The prevention of cruelty to Animal Act 1960 

1. Prevention of Cruelty: The primary objective is to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals.
2. Punishment for Cruelty: The Act provides for punishment for people who subject animals to undue pain and torture.
3. Protection of Animals: It aims to protect animals against unnecessary cruelty and abuse.
4. Regulation of Animal Welfare: The Act enshrines the provisions relating to the establishment of an animal welfare board, its constitution, powers, and functions.
5. Guidelines for Experimentation: It provides guidelines for the experimentation on animals for scientific purposes.