Section 14 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 in hindi
Nothing contained in this Act shall render unlawful the performance of experiments (including experiments involving operations) on animals for the purpose of advancement by new discovery of physiological knowledge or of knowledge which will be useful for saving or for prolonging life or alleviating suffering or for combating any disease, whether of human beings, animals or plants.
Summary
- This provision clarifies that experiments on animals are not illegal under certain conditions.
- Experiments are allowed if their purpose is to discover new scientific facts about how bodies work (physiological knowledge).
- They are also permitted if the knowledge gained will help save or prolong lives, or reduce suffering for humans, animals, or plants.
- Research aimed at fighting diseases in any living being (human, animal, or plant) is specifically protected.
- These experiments can include surgical operations if they are done for the allowed research purposes.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does this only cover medical research for humans?
No, it also covers research aimed at helping other animals or even plants.
2. Can I do any experiment I want?
The experiment must be for the advancement of knowledge, saving life, or fighting disease to be protected by this section.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, which of the following purposes makes an animal experiment lawful?
Q2.According to Section 14 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, research is lawful if it is useful for combating disease in which of the following?
Q3.Does Section 14 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, permit experiments that involve surgical operations?
Q4.Under Section 14 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, an experiment is lawful if it is for the purpose of "alleviating suffering." Does this apply if the suffering being alleviated is in plants?