The Tripura High Court recently disposed of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by an animal rights activist, regarding the illegal transportation of cattle in an inhumane manner in violation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, and other relevant laws.
The petitioner contended that despite a complaint being filed with the Kailashahar Police Station, the cattle and vehicle seized were released without following the prescribed procedure under the Act.
The petitioner also alleged that the complainant was being influenced to withdraw the complaint.
The court heard the submissions of the petitioner-in-person and the Advocate General, who assured the court that adequate action had been taken against the concerned inspector and that the respondent-authorities would ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Act of 1960 and the Rules framed thereunder in future.
The petitioner, satisfied with the action taken, did not press the charge further but sought directions to ensure compliance with the laws in future.
The Division Bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice Biswajit Palit, in its order, directed the respondent-authorities to ensure that the provisions of the Act of 1960 and the Rules framed thereunder are scrupulously observed at all levels and that guidelines be circulated to officers in the field to prevent non-compliance.
The court disposed of the PIL, observing that the laws and guidelines in place for the welfare and protection of animals must be strictly adhered to by the authorities concerned.
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