🐾 Tails of Hope – Episode 3, Part 1
🎙️ Voices for the Voiceless. Hope for Every Paw.
Guest: Varnika Singh – Head Legal Consultant, FIAPO
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Varnika Singh, one of India’s foremost legal voices for animal rights. With over 14 years of legal experience and an unwavering commitment to animal protection, Varnika has become a driving force in shaping and challenging India's legal framework for animal welfare.
As the Head Legal Consultant at FIAPO (Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations), Varnika leads strategic litigation, drafts critical legal interventions, and works tirelessly alongside authorities to hold perpetrators of animal cruelty accountable. A Master of Laws graduate from NLU Bhopal and Lewis & Clark’s Center for Animal Law Studies, she brings a rare and specialized expertise to a space that urgently needs it.
In Episode 3, Part 1, Varnika breaks down:
⚖️ The Reality of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1960) – How this outdated law still governs animal rights in India and why it fails to deter cruelty in today’s world.
🚫 Implementation Gaps – From police apathy to lack of public knowledge, she sheds light on the systemic failures that often allow abusers to walk free.
🐾 Legal Success Stories – Varnika shares inspiring stories where justice was served, reminding us that change is possible when law meets compassion.
📢 Public Awareness & Legal Literacy – Varnika emphasizes how spreading awareness is as crucial as legal action. Most citizens, including victims and witnesses of animal cruelty, simply don’t know what can be done—or how.
She reminds us that every voice matters, especially when raised for the voiceless.
💔 “We often think we need to be in politics or power to protect animals. But real power lies in knowing your rights—and theirs.”
🔔 How You Can Support the Fight for Animal Justice:
Spread Awareness – Share this episode. Educate others. Be the voice animals need.
Report Animal Cruelty – If you witness abuse or neglect, don’t look away. Reach out.
Get Legal Help – If you or your organization needs support in cases of animal cruelty, you can directly contact Varnika:📧 Email: legalaid@fiapo.org
🔗 FIAPO on LinkedIn
📸 Follow Varnika: @v_varnica
Support FIAPO – An alliance of animal protection organizations across India, FIAPO fights for systemic change. Your donations help them continue legal advocacy, policy reform, and grassroots work.
🌱 Together, let’s build a future where animal rights are not optional—but inalienable.
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