International community should hang its head in shame on animal rights: SC

“International community should hang their head in shame, for not recognizing their rights all these ages, a species which served the humanity from the time of Adam and Eve,” he said.

The bench, however, noted that there has been a “slow but observable shift” from the anthropocentric approach to a more nature's right centric approach in International Environmental Law, Animal Welfare Laws etc.

The bench made the observations while banning Jallikattu events or bullock-cart races across the country.  It said based on eco-centric principles, rights of animals have been recognized in various countries including Germany where the dignity of the animals is constitutionally recognised.