Taking note of the petition, a bench of Acting Chief Justices issued a notice to the Centre and the Animal Welfare Board of India. The court also directed the three municipal corporations and the NDMC to file their counter affidavits in connection with the matter. The PIL, filed by advocate SN Bhardwaj, sought action against the owners of the cows as per the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act by directing the municipal authorities across the country. The plea suggested the establishment of sufficient number of veterinary hospitals with qualified doctors for the treatment of cows. “A large number of cows are found eating garbage.

Source: dna September 02, 2017 02:37 UTC