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Supreme Court: Cattle Transport Can’t Be Presumed To Be For Slaughter Due To Mere Absence Of Documents
By Law Web
Section 6 specifically indicates the offence of transportation of cattle for the purpose of slaughter or knowledge that such cattle are likely to be slaughtered. But for a mere presumption of such intention,…
C | M | Law Library Blog
Animal Law: Recent Titles from Our Collection
From companion animal welfare to wildlife protection and emerging policy challenges, animal law continues to evolve in fascinating and important ways. For students and faculty interested in this growing area…
Missouri Lawyers Media
August Is for Elephants: Legal Considerations for Captive Elephants in Missouri
By Staff Report
Home>Commentary>August Is for Elephants: Legal Considerations for Captive Elephants in MissouriDepositphotos.com imageBy Jamie McLaughlin// Listen to this article August 12 was World Elephant Day, and some animal advocacy organizations highlight…
India Legal
Supreme Court mandates periodic health checks, medical records for all captive elephants
By Legal Desk
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Union government to frame guidelines in coordination with States for establishing specialised elephant clinics and make periodic health check-ups mandatory for all captive…
The Indian Lawyer Blog
THE SUPREME COURT ON STRAY CATTLE, PUBLIC SAFETY AND STATE ACCOUNTABILITY
INTRODUCTION In Nisha v. Municipal Council Sangrur & Ors. (decided on 31 July 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Sanjay Karol and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, not only granted compensation…
UK Human Rights Blog
Decapod Crustaceans under the Law
How was your last lobster bisque or thermidor? What is a crayfish anyway, a sentient animal with feelings to be regarded, or just a large marine woodlouse to be tossed…
Microjuris Blog
¿Prohibida la compasión? Decisiones que condenan a los animales al desamparo
By Ed. Microjuris.com Puerto Rico
La Lcda. Yolanda Álvarez analiza cómo ciertas decisiones administrativas y judiciales que prohíben alimentar colonias felinas pueden colocar a los animales en una situación de desamparo y cuestiona si estas…
Althouse
"A possible referendum in Oregon on animal rights would end fishing, hunting, even pest control, just when Democrats are trying really hard not to be seen as 'weirdos again.'"
By Ann Althouse
I'm reading "Protect Every Animal From Cruelty? Not in 2026, Oregon Democrats Say" (NYT).The measure, known for now as Initiative Petition 28... would give all animals the same protections from…
The Indian Lawyer Blog
SUPREME COURT HOLDS ELEPHANT CARETAKER GUILTY OF CONTEMPT: A REMINDER THAT COURT UNDERTAKINGS ARE NOT MERE FORMALITIES
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Jayakrishna Menon v. Krishnankutty & Ors. (2026 INSC 631) On 09.06.2026 may appear at first glance to be a routine contempt matter. However,…
Texas Agriculture Law Blog
New World Screwworm in Texas: What Texans Need to Know
This article was co-authored with Karli Kaase and Kara Matheney. On June 3, 2026, the New World screwworm was confirmed in a calf near La Pryor, Texas. This has caused…