News for 'prevention of cruelty to animals act'

'Beef festival' row: 8 organisers detained, BJP MLA arrested

'Beef festival' row: 8 organisers detained, BJP MLA arrested

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

A 'curfew-like' situation prevailed on the campus with heavy police security being deployed to prevent any untoward incident.

Why ban only slaughter of cows and bulls? HC asks Maha govt

Why ban only slaughter of cows and bulls? HC asks Maha govt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

What about other animals such as goats?" the bench asked.

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

With his appointment as AG, the many constitutional law matters that are pending before the Supreme Court will receive specialised attention.

Compassion ok, but stray dogs can't be allowed to be menace: SC

Compassion ok, but stray dogs can't be allowed to be menace: SC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Some NGOs and individual petitioners have moved the apex court against the decisions of some high courts, including the Bombay high court and the Kerala high court, to allow municipal authorities to deal with the stray dogs menace as per the rules.

'Jallikattu can't be played without torturing bulls'

'Jallikattu can't be played without torturing bulls'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'The bull does not want to go in front of the crowd, so they put chillies on his private parts etc to make him enter the game arena.'

How Chennai identified the dog-thrower

How Chennai identified the dog-thrower

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The video was reportedly shot two weeks ago. How it got leaked is still a mystery. The police has requested the parents of the two students to ask them to surrender.

Why the BJP has a stake in Jallikattu's revival

Why the BJP has a stake in Jallikattu's revival

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

'The BJP is so keen to use this opportunity to make its foray in a state where it hardly exists, says Amulya Ganguli, that it has silenced the vociferous animal rights activist in its ranks -- Maneka Gandhi.'

Victorias banned, rehab of men and horses still a far cry

Victorias banned, rehab of men and horses still a far cry

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Families who used to make a living out of driving the famed 'Victorias' in Mumbai struggle to make ends meet.

Delhi SHOCKER: Man caught on CCTV stabbing puppy

Delhi SHOCKER: Man caught on CCTV stabbing puppy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The video shows a man, now dubbed as 'serial dog killer' dressed in shorts and a jacket luring the dogs with food and then stabbing them repeatedly with a knife at the Metro station.

Kerala assembly passes resolution against Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Kerala assembly passes resolution against Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

The bitter political rivals -- the ruling LDF and the UDF -- close ranks in the state assembly to oppose the ban.

Pehlu Khan, others '100% cow smugglers': Alwar SP

Pehlu Khan, others '100% cow smugglers': Alwar SP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'The first person who started beating these men was Nitin, a college president, and the other was Deepak, who is currently absconding.' 'After that, two more joined the mob.' 'The last one who we arrested was a passerby who was going with cremation material to prepare for his father's funeral.' 'He stopped by and he too started beating these men.'

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Two women candidates; Lok Sabha Speakers; Chief Justices; A Chief Election Commissioner; drafters of the Constitution; the RBI's first Indian governor; a farm leader who unsuccessfully contested four times; an iconic Bharata Natyam dancer...

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Personnel of Kerala police and the forest department's Crime Investigation Team, probing the incident which triggered widespread outrage especially on social media, visited the spot and collected evidence, he said, assuring that all concerns raised will not go in vain and justice will prevail and the culprits brought to book.

Kerala protests ban on sale of cattle for slaughter, organises beef fests

Kerala protests ban on sale of cattle for slaughter, organises beef fests

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan dashed off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention for repealing the measure. He said the Centre's decision amounts to an "intrusion" to the rights of the states in the country's federal structure.

States, not Centre, will decide on cow slaughter ban: BJP

States, not Centre, will decide on cow slaughter ban: BJP

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Nalin Kohli, who is in-charge of the party's affairs in Meghalaya, said the state governments can decide on cow slaughter ban keeping in view the local food habits.

Jaya asks PM Modi to promulgate ordinance for Jallikattu

Jaya asks PM Modi to promulgate ordinance for Jallikattu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Supporters of the bull taming sport Jalikattu on Tuesday staged protests in Tamil Nadu after SC stayed the Centre's notification lifting the ban on it.

Jallikattu WILL happen! Centre clears ordinance allowing it

Jallikattu WILL happen! Centre clears ordinance allowing it

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Decks were cleared on Friday night for an ordinance on Jallikattu after Tamil Nadu and the Centre worked feverishly even as the state stood on the edge and protesters on Marina beach and elsewhere refused to relent until the sport is held.

Guv approves ordinance, Jallikattu to be held in TN on Sunday

Guv approves ordinance, Jallikattu to be held in TN on Sunday

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

The CM thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support to Jallikattu, an emotive issue which triggered mass protests across the state.

Mob thrashes 2 women in Madhya Pradesh over beef rumour

Mob thrashes 2 women in Madhya Pradesh over beef rumour

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Two Muslim women were slapped, kicked and abused by a mob in Madhya Pradesh allegedly over the possession of beef.

The woman behind the new cattle sale law

The woman behind the new cattle sale law

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'The idea behind the new rules is that slaughter markets must buy directly from the farms as is the case in the bloody world.' 'The cattle markets have become centres for the organised beef mafia.'

Victoria No 57

Victoria No 57

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Kamlesh R Prajapati, a Victoria horse carriage driver, is anguished about losing his livelihood.

TN ordinance to allow Jallikattu awaits Centre nod

TN ordinance to allow Jallikattu awaits Centre nod

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam announced on Friday morning that the state government will amend a central act on Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to allow the conduct of Jallikattu in the state with the Centre's backing, and urged protestors across the state to withdraw their agitation following the likelihood of the bull-taming sport to be held in a "day or two."

'In India, there is no value for human beings'

'In India, there is no value for human beings'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

'In Hindu society, marriage is not between a man and a woman, but between their castes; politicians do not ask for human votes, but for caste votes....' 'Have you heard of such nonsense anywhere else in the world? And we claim we are civilised!' 'One or two or a few people becoming President, Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Speaker etc from the downtrodden do not mean that the untouchables are uplifted and caste-based slavery is over.'

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