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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.Com.LL.B - B.Com.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1651 Animal Protection Laws Syllabus

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology School of Law

SAL1651 ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS
L T P Credit Total Marks
4 1 0 4 100

UNIT 1 – HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND LEGISLATIONS 15Hrs.
Protection of Animals under Ancient and British Laws, – Sources of Law: Constitutional Provisions. 7th Schedule,
11th Schedule and 12th Schedule – Provisions under Indian Penal Code 1860 – Prevention of Cruelty Act, 1960 – Wildlife
Protection Act, 1972 – Food Safety & Standards Regulations 2011 – Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules 1945 – Animal
Welfare Act, 2011

UNIT 2 – WILD LIFE PROTECTION ACT, 1972 18Hrs.
Evolution and Development of the concept of Wildlife Protection in India: Object & scope of the Act – Definition of
wildlife – Sec 2(37) – Authorities and Wild life advisory board: members and their duties – Hunting of Wild Animals –
Sanctuaries – National Park and Central Zoo Authority – Trade or Commerce in Wild Animals – Preventions and Detection of
Offences – National Zoo Policy, 1998.

UNIT 3 – PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT, 1960 18Hrs.
Objects and Reasons – Definitions – Animal Welfare Board – Constitution – Term – Powers and Functions – Cruelty
to Animals – Experimentation on Animals – Offences – Procedure and Exceptions – Rules and regulations under the Act –
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2017 – Critical Evaluation and Implementation – Recent Amendments

UNIT 4 – ETHICS AND LAW IN ANIMAL WELFARE 17Hrs.
Nature of Animal Ethics – Inter-relation of Animal Ethics and Law – Role of Animal Ethics in Law – Balance between
Animal Welfare and Medical Ethics – Recent Amendments

UNIT 5 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS 17Hrs.
United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) March
– International Whaling Convention (IWC) – Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) – Convention on Biological Diversity
(CBD) – Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) – Animal Welfare Standards in International Trade – Treaties and
Free Trade Agreement
Max.85Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOME:
On completion of the course the student will be able to
CO1: Students were able to understand the nature of protection available to wildlife in general.
CO2: The detailed concepts in underlying legislations will help the Student to relate with present scenario.
CO3: Enhances the deeper understanding and balance between animal ethics and law.
CO4: Will help them to have a perspective of research and comparative study.
CO5: Provides brief knowledge about International regime of Protection.
CO6: This Course will equip the Student with the required Professional Skills.

TEXT/ REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Animal Laws of India, Raj Panjwani, Ozair Husain, Maneka Gandhi, 6th Edition, 2016, Universal Law Publication
(Lexis Nexis).
2. Animal Rights: Current Debates and New Directions (edited by Cass Sunstein and Martha Nussbaum) Oxford
University Press, 2006.
3. Animal Law: Welfare, Interest and Rights – David S Favre, 2nd Edition (Aspen Elective), Aspen publishers 2011.
4. P Leelakrishnan “Animal Rights and Compassion for Other Living Beings: Growing Dimensions of Right to Life
Concept Under the Constitution” 2014(4) KLT, Journal p.85-88.
5. Indian Forest Laws – A Kishan, 6th Edition 2013, Asia Law House, Hyderabad

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks:100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 6 Questions to be answered out of 8 questions and each question carries 5 Marks 30 Marks
PART B: 4 questions to be answered out of 8 questions (Internal Choice) and each question carries 10 Marks 40 Marks
PART C: 2 Questions/Problems to be answered out of 4 questions/problems and each carries 15 marks 30 Marks