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Featured: Fighting for Justice and Animal Rights

byRhythmSheel SrivastavaOnline consultations available; Office in Tilak Nagar, New Delhi; Represents clients across IndiaStarts from₹2,500 Per SessionView full gallery

I don't just wear the black coat for a profession; it is a mission. Whether I'm defending a community dog's right to their territory or securing landmark judgments in the Supreme Court, my work is about one thing—being a voice for the voiceless.

This is the story of Coco, a street dog who was blinded in an acid attack. I fought his case pro bono for four years, a battle that ended in a landmark judgment where the accused received a one-year jail sentence, proving that our laws can and must protect every life.

A significant victory at the Supreme Court. We successfully secured a stay on a High Court order that would have led to the mass removal of stray animals in Rajasthan, reinforcing animal birth control (ABC) rules across India.

Speaking to the press outside the Supreme Court after a major win for community dogs. This PAN-INDIA order ensures that sterilized and vaccinated dogs must be released back into their localities, protecting them from being permanently held in shelters.

In this video, I break down the legal and ethical flaws in court orders that call for the mass relocation of stray dogs. I argue that such actions are not only inhumane but also contradict established laws like the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and previous Supreme Court judgments.

Taking proactive steps is key. Here is a legal notice I served to a resident of a housing society for threatening and planning to harm community dogs, citing specific sections of the law to prevent cruelty before it happens.

I am a lawyer in the courtroom and a rider in the Himalayas. My life is a balance between fighting for justice in my black robes and finding freedom on the open road, with both paths fueled by the same passion and determination.

I am deeply honored to be recognized for my work and featured in the Advocate's Journal. This acknowledgment as one of the top young influential women in law strengthens my commitment to fighting for justice.

A quiet moment with a friend. This is my world, where the fight for justice in the courtroom is fueled by the simple, unconditional love of the animals I strive to protect.

About Featured

When it comes to animal cruelty or society disputes, timing is everything. Whether you are dealing with an illegal relocation notice or a specific incident of violence, my approach is to combine statutory law—like the PCA Act and ABC Rules—with direct on-ground action. Do not wait for the situation to escalate; getting legal clarity early on is the best way to secure your case.

Supreme Court Advocate fighting for animal rights. — Approved by the tribe

RhythmSheel Srivastava

Online consultations available; Office in Tilak Nagar, New Delhi; Represents clients across IndiaStarts from ₹2,500 Per Session

People see the black coat and think it's just a job. For me, it's a fight. I’m Rhythm Sheel, and when I'm not arguing cases in the Supreme Court, I’m probably on my Himalayan bike or out checking on the strays who need a voice.