The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

This edition of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (Act 59 of 1960), updated up to 2026, includes all amendments introduced by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019, dated 9-8-2019, w.e.f. 31-10-2019 vide SO 2889(E), dated 9-8-2019). It is accompanied by an extensive set of allied rules, including The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules, 2017, The Regulation of Livestock Markets Rules, 2017, The Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals Rules, 2017, The Pet Shop Rules, 2018, The Licensing of Farriers Rules, 1965, The Performing Animals Rules, 1973, The Transport of Animals Rules, 1978, The Application of Fines Rules, 1978, The Registration of Cattle Premises Rules, 1978, The Capture of Animals Rules, 1979, The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, The Performing Animals (Registration) Rules, 2001, The Establishment and Regulation of Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2001, The Slaughter House Rules, 2001, and The Transport of Animals on Foot Rules, 2001. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, this volume offers a complete and authoritative legal reference for understanding the framework governing animal welfare and protection in India. It is an essential resource for legal practitioners, animal welfare organizations, researchers, and enforcement authorities, ensuring compliance with the most current statutory provisions as applicable in 2026.