CRUELTY TOWARDS ANIMALS IN INDIA: LEGAL EVOLUTION, LANDMARK JUDGMENTS, AND THE ROAD AHEAD by Mayank Singh Rawat
Author: Mayank Singh Rawat, 5th Year BALLB Student at MAIMS, GGSIPU ABSTRACT This article explores the multifaceted issue of poaching in India, analyzing its historical roots, socio-economic drivers, and legal frameworks. It highlights the challenges posed by cultural and religious beliefs, enforcement gaps, and habitat destruction that contribute to wildlife exploitation. The piece also examines significant judicial decisions, such as Sansar Chand v. State of Rajasthan and Hanif Qureshi v.…