Why stray dog removal is a must
The ABC rules operate in an ideological narrative of 'evil humanity' and 'innocent dogs'.
Updated At : 07:37 AM Aug 14, 2025 IST
IN 1960, acclaimed dancer and animal welfare activist Rukmini Devi Arundale authored the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The PCA Act made India one of the first countries to provide legal protection to animals. A visionary piece of legislation, the PCA Act does not give 'rights' to animals but aims to prevent "unnecessary suffering" — and not suffering that may arise out of human necessity or to uphold human rights. It, therefore, permits the humane use, ownership, management and killing of animals. This is also a global precedent.
