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Animal Welfare Board Of India vs A. Nagaraja & Ors on 7 May, 2014 the court said – Every species has a right to life and security, subject to the law of the land, which includes depriving its life, out of human necessity. So far as animals are concerned, in our view, life means something more than mere survival or existence or instrumental value for human-beings, but to lead a life with some intrinsic worth, honour and dignity.

W.P.(CRL) 156/2020 Mr. Saddam vs Union Of India & Ors. on 20 January, 2020, the Delhi High Court said in the order that – “the Court has also a duty under the doctrine of parens patriae to take care of the rights of animals.”. Keeping in view the aforesaid principle and the fact that an elephant, by virtue of its natural characteristics, requires sufficient water, large area for housing as well as for walking and grazing, this Court is of…