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Dear Client,
The right to keep a pet is outlined in Article 51A(g) of the Constitution of India, which grants every citizen of India the right to choose to live with or without a companion animal. Article 51A(g) of the Constitution of India makes it a fundamental duty of every Indian citizen to respect and have compassion for all forms of life. So, any objection to said right will be tantamount to infringement of the constitutional right and a pet owner or lover can complain to the police station or file a civil suit before the Court for violation of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972) and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1960). The laws protecting pets and pet lovers are all central legislation applicable to all states across the country. The Animal Welfare Board of India has guidelines stating that Builders/RWAs cannot deny feeding or designated feeding spots without the consent of the feeders.While granting rights to pet owners, courts have also emphasized the need for responsible pet ownership and community harmony. Pet owners are expected to clean up after their pets defecate in public or common areas. Some societies have also designated specific areas for this purpose. Societies/RWAs can fix time slots for pets to access parks and gardens to minimize conflict with other residents. In the given scenario, despite your polite approach to your neighbour to take careof the nuisence creating by their pets, if the same is not resolved, you can escalate your grievance against the errant and unruly neighbour residents before the Public Grievance Cell of the District Magistrate, Municipal authorities, seeking their intervention to resolve the matter through a mediation process amicably for the sake of peaceful co-existence. Otherwise, litigation may drag the matter for years, damaging the cordial relationship between the residents. You can also seek help from NGO's that render dedicated service for animal welfare to resolve the issue.
Posted On 29-Aug-2025
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