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Witnessed illegal dogfighting? Punjab and Haryana High Court says even strangers can lodge an FIR

March 25, 2026 2:43 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court was hearing a PIL filed by a person in connection with private dog fighting involving ferocious breeds.

Ashok Kumar Rai, who was at the spot, allegedly dared the officials to arrest him or to stop the cockfighting (Source: myneta.com)

Congress MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, former BJP MLA Sanjeeva Matandoor among several booked for cockfighting in Karnataka

December 22, 2025 3:22 pm

Congress MLA Ashok Kumar Rai defended cockfighting as a cultural practice linked to the Ullalthi shrine in the Dakshina Kannada district.

Amid debate on cow slaughter ban, four cattle traffickers arrested in Karnataka

June 06, 2023 9:09 pm

In 2023 (till April end), 93 cases have been booked under the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act.

Gurgaon civic body seeks information on 'restricted and ferocious foreign dog breeds'

December 09, 2022 11:27 am

The civic body also directed pet owners to keep the dog on leash in public places.

Glue traps prove fatal for wild animals in Mumbai; wildlife organisation seeks ban

October 04, 2022 4:45 pm

Glue traps, also known as rat bait stations, are boxes with a strip of adhesive used to catch rodents.

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The law against animal cruelty, and the ridiculously low fines for offenders

September 22, 2022 3:21 pm

A Jodhpur man who dragged a dog tied to his car may get away by paying a fine of Rs 10. Why haven't punishments been revised in more than 60 years?

Gujarat: One held on suspicion of ‘cattle theft’ after tip-off from vigilante group

July 05, 2022 4:43 am

Last week police established 17 checkpoints in Valsad and started keeping a strict vigil to prevent incidents of cattle theft by different gangs operating out of Maharashtra as Bakri Eid nears.

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Five arrested after videos of animal brutality emerge in Kutch, Banaskantha

February 14, 2021 6:05 pm

Taking cognizance, the police arrested the two accused under IPC section 429 for maiming an animal and sections of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act at Anjar police station in Kutch.