ANIMALS’ PROTECTION VIS-À-VIS FREEDOM TO PRACTISE RELIGION: A DICHOTOMY BETWEEN RIGHTS
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Animals are the true weaker sections of the society. These dumb creatures cannot raise voices for their rights and do not even qualify for being regulated by legislations. But law is dynamic and open to interpretations. Thus, the voice to protect animals for human satisfaction and protection of biodiversity resulted in the enactment of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. The Act prevents causing harm to animals and birds on account of cruelty meted out to them. However, the Act under section 28 provides ground for animal sacrifice if essential for any religion. This has resulted in a tryst between the Freedom to practise religion and the right of protection of animals. Therefore, the paper seeks to highlight the attempt of various High Courts and the apex court to expand the meaning of Right to Life to include life of animals. The article shall endeavour to contest against animal sacrifice in the name of religion through valid reasoning. The paper also aims to describe the pros and cons of the PCA. Finally, the authors give a description of attempts taken to prevent this nefarious act by various shrines which shall act as epitomes of success in the area forever.
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