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India Ministry of Environment and Forests Policy Prohibiting Dolphinariums

India
National
Approved in 2013
Policy
Animal Rights, Personhood, Rights Of Nature
Dolphins
Animal
Environment Ministry
Government

Summary

In 2013, the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India released a policy that bans dolphinariums, and the keeping of captive dolphins for public entertainment, in the country. The Ministry also declared that dolphins “should be seen as ‘non-human persons’ and as such should have their own specific rights.” The ministry cited the highly intelligent and sensitive behavior of Dolphins and declared that they should be seen as “non-human persons” and not be kept captive for entertainment purposes. The policy is still in effect.

To see the original legal document(s) for this initiative, click the links below:

India Environment Ministry Policy Prohibiting Dolphinariums [PDF]

To see other supplementary information related to this initiative, click the links below:

Article - India bans use of dolphins for commercial entertainment

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