Freedoms of animals identified by SC

Q.  Which of the following are freedoms of animals identified by SC?

1. Freedom from hunger, thirst and malnutrition
2. Freedom from fear and distress
3. Freedom from physical and thermal discomfort
4. Freedom from pain, injury and disease
5. Freedom to express normal patterns of behaviour.
- Published on 14 Jan 16

a. 1,4,5
b. 1,2,3
c. 1,5
d. All

ANSWER: All
 
- The SC order identified “the five freedoms” of animals, including freedom from hunger, thirst and malnutrition, freedom from fear and distress, freedom from physical and thermal discomfort, freedom from pain, injury and disease, and freedom to express normal patterns of behaviour.
- The ban on Jallikattu was imposed by SC as it violated provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960; fundamental duty Article 51A (g): compassion towards animal; Article 21 (Right to Life), which prohibits any disturbance to the environment, including animals as it is considered essential for human life.

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