HC declares animals to be 'legal persons'

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In a unique ruling, the Uttarakhand High Court today accorded the status of "legal person or entity" to animals in the state, saying "they have a distinct persona with corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of a living person."
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First Published: Jul 04 2018 | 8:25 PM IST