Archive · 28 May 2025
Delhi HC Asks Centre to Consider Law Against Animal Sexual Crimes
The Delhi High Court wants the government to think about making a new law.
This law would make it illegal to sexually abuse animals.
Because an old law was removed, there's currently no specific law protecting animals from these types of crimes.
FIAPO, an animal protection group, asked for the law.
They pointed out multiple cases of abuse.
The court told the government to make a decision about the law.
Delhi High Court directed the Centre to consider a plea by FIAPO.
FIAPO seeks legal provisions to prosecute sexual crimes against animals.
The plea follows the repeal of Section 377.
The petition highlights the absence of laws against animal sexual violence.
The court asked the government to address the issue quickly.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, FIAPO, Centre
- What
- Delhi HC asks Centre to consider plea for law against sexual crimes on animals.
- When
- May 28, 2025
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To address the legal vacuum regarding sexual crimes against animals.
Animal Protection Advocates
Government
Legal Intervention
Animal Protection Advocates
Need for specific legal provisions to protect animals from sexual crimes.
Government
The government believes legislative procedure shouldn't be interfered with.
- Location
- Delhi
- Petitioner
- FIAPO
- Date
- May 28, 2025
- Issue
- Sexual Crimes Against Animals
- Recipient
- Centre
Sources
Delhi High Court Directs Authorities to Consider Policy for Rehabilitation of Stray Dogs
Calcutta HC: Pet owners must ensure animals don’t harm others
Delhi Government looking for long-term solution to stray dog menace: CM Rekha Gupta
