Section 9(d) in The Breeding of And Experiments On Animals (Control And Supervision) Rules, 1998
(d)experiments involving operative procedure more severe than simple inoculation or superficial venesection shall he performed under the influence of anaesthetic to prevent the animal feeling pain and it shall remain so throughout the experiment. Anaesthesia shall be administered by a Veterinary Surgeon trained in methods of anaesthesia or a Scientist/technician so trained for this purpose and who shall remain present near the animals till the completion of the experiment;
