A local court has sentenced a resident to a fine of INR 1,050 after finding him guilty of leaving his pet dog tied in a balcony under the scorching sun. The judgment, delivered by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Jitendra Singh on Thursday, April 23, concludes a 15-month legal battle that highlights the growing judicial scrutiny over pet owner negligence and animal welfare in residential societies.

Rescue Operation in Sector 82

The case dates back to June 20, 2024, at the Puri Pranayam Society in Faridabad’s Sector 82. Acting on a complaint filed by Vrinda Sharma, a representative of the People for Animals (PFA) unit, BPTP police station personnel intervened to rescue a dog that had been left tied in a small balcony during a severe heatwave. Haryana: Man Dies by Suicide During Video Call With Partner in Faridabad.

According to police reports, the owner, identified as Deepak Sharma, was not only accused of negligence but also of misbehaving with the rescue team during the operation. Following an initial investigation, Sharma was arrested, and a chargesheet was subsequently filed in court.

The Legal Trial and Conviction

The trial, which commenced in January 2025, spanned six hearings over more than a year. While the case was initially registered under Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, the court later invoked Section 429 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This specific section provides for penalties in cases where harm is caused to an animal valued at more than INR 50. During the proceedings, Sharma admitted to the charges. Consequently, the court imposed a dual penalty:

A Growing Dialogue on Animal Rights

Legal experts and animal rights activists note that while the monetary fine is relatively small, the conviction serves as a significant record of pet owner accountability. The court observed that keeping an animal in a confined space without protection from extreme weather constitutes a clear violation of welfare laws.

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