Animal rights organization Peta has expressed concern over the absence of provisions related to sexual violence against animals in the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which will replace the Indian Penal Code. Peta has written to the Home Affairs Committee, stating that animals should have the same protection as provided by Section 377 of the IPC.
India News: Animal rights organization Peta has expressed concern over the absence of provisions related to sexual violence against animals in the proposed Bharat
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) currently covers the sexual violence against animals.
The animal rights group said it hopes the new legislation provides the strongest level of protection for 'our non-human citizens' and added that safeguarding animals is 'our nation's duty, a moral obligation and a societal responsibility'
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