Definitions (Section 2) Under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

This article explains about the key definitions under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 Section 2 to understand important terms related to animal welfare law.

Definitions Under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960

Key definitions provided in the Act include:

1. Animal:

   • Refers to any living creature other than a human being. This includes domestic animals, wild animals, and birds.

2. Owner:

   • Any person who owns, possesses, or takes care of an animal, either temporarily or permanently.

3. Cruelty:

   • Any act that causes unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal, whether through beating, overloading, neglect, or inhumane experiments.

4. Experiment:

   • A scientific procedure conducted on an animal for the purpose of research, teaching, testing, or demonstration.

5. Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI):

   • A statutory advisory body formed under the Act to protect animals and promote animal welfare programs.

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