more-inThe Bombay High Court said on Thursday that the State government consider framing a new policy that permits the iconic Victoria horse-drawn carriages to ply officially. The court also said taxi and auto permits for owners and riders of the Victorias must be considered. The British-era styled carriages were banned by the HC in June 2015, which found them to be illegal and in violation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The HC ban order was in response to a PIL filed by NGO Animals and Birds Charitable Trust, alleging cruelty to the horses. It added, “Such an arrangement will be good for the horse-drawn carriage owners and horse riders too.

Source: The Hindu March 16, 2017 19:27 UTC