Chapter

Title

Page

I

Introduction

1-3

II

Constitutional and Legal Framework

4-13

A

Constitution

4-5

B

Statutes

5-7

C

Legal Provisions regulating transport of animals

7-9

D

International Obligations and globally recognised poultry rights

9-10

E

Supreme Court judgments dealing with Animal Welfare

10-12

F

High Court Judgements dealing with Animal Welfare

12-13

III

Housekeeping of layers and broilers

14-21

A

Layers

14-19

a. Practices in European Union and other countries

18

b. Regulations on Layer Hens

18-19

B

Broilers

19-21

a. Legal Framework Governing Broiler Chickens

19-20

b. Recommendations on Broiler Chickens

20-21

IV

Review of Punishments in PCA Act

22-23

V

Summary of Recommendations

24-25

Annexure

I

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Egg Laying Hens) Rules, 2017

26-31

II

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Broiler Chicken) Rules, 2017

32-36

III

Summary of the Representations/Responses

37-38