Tag: Pakistan Penal Code & Animal Rights

Cruelty to Animals in Pakistan, Islamabad, Laws

Islamabad High Court Orders Release of Kavaan the Elephant & Other Animals from Islamabad Zoo

In The Islamabad High Court, Islamabad (Judicial Department) W.P. No.1155/2019 Islamabad Wildlife Management Board through its Chairman versus Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad through its Mayor & 4 others Athar Minallah, C.J. “A good deed done to an animal is as meritorious as a good deed done to a human being, while an act of cruelty […]

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Laws

Penal Code: Negligent Conduct With Respect To Animal

Under section 289 of the Pakistan Penal Code, it is an offense punishable with six months imprisonment or with fine extending to Rs 3000, or with both, if an animal in one’s possession causes grievous hurt to another person and the owner knowingly or negligently omitted to prevent it. 289. Negligent Conduct With Respect To Animal. Whoever, […]

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