Delhi HC sends notice to Centre on plea against ban on ‘ferocious’ dogs
9 months ago

Delhi HC sends notice to Centre on plea against ban on ‘ferocious’ dogs

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on March 21 issued notice to the Centre on a petition challenging a recent notification banning 23 breeds of “ferocious” dogs and mandatory sterilisation for current owners. The petition filed by four persons challenged the March 12 notification of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, banning the import, breeding, and selling of the breeds including Pitbull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentine, American Bulldog, etc. The plea said the “notification is characterised by its lack of scientific basis, devoid of any research or reports supporting the purported cause of reducing dog bites or enhancing public safety”. “The notification lacks a comprehensive framework or research-backed methodology to define what exactly constitutes a “ferocious breed” and how the selected breeds fit into this classification,” it added.

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Delhi HC pulls up animal department over failure to control illegal dog breeding
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi HC pulls up animal department over failure to control illegal dog breeding

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up the authorities over its failure to control illegal dog breeding in the capital and lamented the "bad name" given to pet lovers due to incidents of dog bites. Delhi HC pulls up animal department over failure to control illegal dog breeding Calling it a sad state of affairs, a bench …

HC Grants Interim Stay on Sale of Ferocious Dog Breeds
6 months, 1 week ago

HC Grants Interim Stay on Sale of Ferocious Dog Breeds

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court granted interim stay of the notification made in March banning import, breeding and sale of certain ‘ferocious’ dog breeds, including cover mixed and crossbreeds like rottweiler, pitbull terrier, wolf dogs, and mastiffs, as they were dangerous for human life. The petitioner, Fareedunnisa Huma, filed a writ petition challenging the notification, …

Canine psychology must be studied before classifying dog breeds as ‘ferocious’, says Madras High Court
6 months, 1 week ago

Canine psychology must be studied before classifying dog breeds as ‘ferocious’, says Madras High Court

The Hindu  

Justice Anita Sumanth of the Madras High Court on Friday, June 14, 2024, remarked that a thorough analysis of canine psychology and the behavioural pattern of different breeds of dogs would have to be considered before the Centre took a decision on classifying certain dog breeds as “ferocious” and banning them from being imported, sold and bred in the country. …

Tamil Nadu bans 23 'ferocious' dog breeds including Pitbull terrier, Tosa Inu
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu bans 23 'ferocious' dog breeds including Pitbull terrier, Tosa Inu

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu: At least 23 'ferocious' dog breeds including Pitbull terrier and Tosa Inu have been banned in Tamil Nadu, state's Animal Husbandry Department informed on Thursday. Earlier in March, amid rising cases of dog bites in the country, the union government directed states to ban and breeding of several dog breeds including Pitbull Terrier, American Bulldog, Rottweiler among others. …

Ban on import and sale of “ferocious” dogs | Centre keeps its notification in abeyance
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ban on import and sale of “ferocious” dogs | Centre keeps its notification in abeyance

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has kept in abeyance its March 12, 2024 proceedings imposing a ban on the sale and breeding of certain dogs classified as “ferocious and dangerous for human life” besides insisting upon sterilization of such dogs already being kept as pets. It was on March 12 this year that a Joint Secretary …

Animal rights groups, experts rally behind breed-specific ban on dogs
8 months ago

Animal rights groups, experts rally behind breed-specific ban on dogs

The Hindu  

After six different High Courts decided to either nullify or suspend the Centre’s circular last month banning 23 breeds of “ferocious” dogs, several animal rights groups and experts have spoken in support of the government’s breed-specific ban initiative. “There are 80 million dogs and cats suffering on India’s streets, and animal shelters are overcrowded, and pit bulls and related breeds …

Delhi High Court Quashes Centre's Circular Banning Sale And Breeding Of 'Dangerous & Ferocious Dogs'
8 months ago

Delhi High Court Quashes Centre's Circular Banning Sale And Breeding Of 'Dangerous & Ferocious Dogs'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has quashed a circular issued by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying prohibiting the import, breeding and selling of several “dangerous and ferocious” dog breeds. A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora quashed the circular issued on March. A …

Karnataka HC quashes Centre’s order banning 23 ’dangerous’ dog breeds, calls for expert consultation
8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka HC quashes Centre’s order banning 23 ’dangerous’ dog breeds, calls for expert consultation

Live Mint  

The Karnataka High Court has revoked the Centre's order that banned 23 breeds of dogs that were considered "dangerous for human life". A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna squashed Centre's order but said that it could revise the circular after consulting with experts, including organisations certifying dog breeds and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The Karnataka …

K’taka HC Revokes Centre's Ban On 23 Breeds of 'Dangerous' Dogs, Says Pet Owners Should’ve Been Consulted
8 months, 2 weeks ago

K’taka HC Revokes Centre's Ban On 23 Breeds of 'Dangerous' Dogs, Says Pet Owners Should’ve Been Consulted

News 18  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday revoked the Centre’s order banning the import, breeding and sale of certain breeds of dogs deemed “dangerous” by an expert committee set up by the Animal Husbandry Ministry. According to a Live Law report, the Karnataka HC stressed that pet owners and relevant organisations should have been consulted before a issuing circular banning “dangerous” …

Karnataka HC quashes circular banning 23 ‘ferocious and dangerous’ dog breeds
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka HC quashes circular banning 23 ‘ferocious and dangerous’ dog breeds

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday quashed a circular issued by the Central government on March 12 banning 23 breeds of ‘ferocious and dangerous’ dogs. The court said that the Central government could not have imposed a blanket ban on dog breeds through a circular in the absence of any such power available under the provisions of the Prevention …

Karnataka High Court quashes Centre's order banning 23 'dangerous dog' breeds
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court quashes Centre's order banning 23 'dangerous dog' breeds

India TV News  

The Karnataka High Court today quashed a circular issued by the Central government calling for a ban on 23 breeds of 'ferocious dogs which are dangerous for human life'. Ban 23 breeds of ferocious dogs: Centre tell states amid deaths due to pet dog attacks Earlier, the central government directed states to ban the sale and breeding of 23 breeds …

UP govt asks Ghaziabad and other districts to ban 23 dog breeds
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UP govt asks Ghaziabad and other districts to ban 23 dog breeds

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government officials have written to all chief veterinary officers asking them to implement ban on the import, sale, and breeding of 23 “ferocious” dog breeds as they have been deemed a “threat to human life”. According to officials, the list of banned dog breeds includes Pit Bull, Tosa inu, American Staffordshire terrier, Fila-brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American bulldog, …

Breed bans won’t reduce dog bites
9 months ago

Breed bans won’t reduce dog bites

Live Mint  

After a sad occurrence two years ago that resulted in a man’s death from dog bite, this column discussed the reasons why specific breeds shouldn’t be demonised. Recently, the Union ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying proposed a ban on specific dog breeds due to the increase in attacks on humans. The 23 dog breeds include Rottweilers, Pitbull terriers, …

Ferocious friends: On certain breeds of dogs and public safety
9 months ago

Ferocious friends: On certain breeds of dogs and public safety

The Hindu  

The relationship between dogs and their place in society opens up vexing dilemmas in India. Among the questions being deliberated upon is whether certain breeds of dogs are inherently more “ferocious” than others. An expert committee constituted by the Department of Animal Welfare and Husbandry, Ministry of Agriculture, has recommended that certain breeds of “ferocious dogs” be prohibited from being …

Karnataka High Court stays ban imposed on 23 ‘ferocious and dangerous’ dog breeds
9 months ago

Karnataka High Court stays ban imposed on 23 ‘ferocious and dangerous’ dog breeds

The Hindu  

March 19, 2024 09:10 pm | Updated 09:11 pm IST - Bengaluru The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday stayed the operation of a circular issued by the Union government banning 23 breeds of ‘ferocious and dangerous’ dogs. The High Court also directed the Central government to produce those documents, based on which the circular for banning the dog breeds …

Centre bans 'dangerous' dog breeds: Activists question who make them dangerous
9 months ago

Centre bans 'dangerous' dog breeds: Activists question who make them dangerous

India Today  

Following appeals from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India to protect dogs and people and a writ petition filed in the Delhi High Court, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr OP Chaudhary has sent a letter to the Chief Secretaries of states and union territories urging the local bodies, and the department of animal …

What is the ban on certain dog breeds all about?
9 months, 1 week ago

What is the ban on certain dog breeds all about?

Live Mint  

The recent news about the ban on the import and breeding of 23 dog breeds in India has created quite a stir. The reasons were attacks on humans and animal abuse, as many of these breeds are used for illegal dog fighting, and more. Most animal activists support the recommendation as they believe that the ban will put a stop …

In Graphics | The 23 dog breeds that Centre has asked states to ban in India
9 months, 1 week ago

In Graphics | The 23 dog breeds that Centre has asked states to ban in India

Firstpost  

Amid rising instances of pet dog attacks, the Centre has directed states to ban the sale and breeding of 23 canine breeds such as Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Wolf Dogs. Here’s everything you need to know The prohibition extends to crossbreed and mixed breeds as well. Pixabay Amidst a flurry of troubling incidents involving certain dog breeds, the Centre has …

Govt bans sale of 23 ferocious dog breeds due to rising attacks: Check list
9 months, 1 week ago

Govt bans sale of 23 ferocious dog breeds due to rising attacks: Check list

India TV News  

New Delhi: Amid rising cases of dog bites in the country, the government has directed states to ban and breeding of several dog breeds including Pitbull Terrier, American Bulldog, Rottweiler among others. List of dog breeds banned by the Centre Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Boerboel Kangal, Central Asian Shepherd Dog and …

Bulldogs, rottweilers, terriers may face ban
9 months, 1 week ago

Bulldogs, rottweilers, terriers may face ban

The Hindu  

March 14, 2024 12:12 am | Updated 01:18 am IST - NEW DELHI An expert committee constituted by the Department of Animal Welfare and Husbandry, Ministry of Agriculture, has recommended that certain breeds of “ferocious dogs” be prohibited from being kept as pets. An official letter has gone out from the department to all States listing out these dog breeds …

Centre recommends ban on Pitbull Terrier, 22 other ‘ferocious’ dog breeds. List
9 months, 1 week ago

Centre recommends ban on Pitbull Terrier, 22 other ‘ferocious’ dog breeds. List

Hindustan Times  

Amid the rising cases of dog bites across the country, the Centre has imposed a ban on the import, sale, and breeding of 23 “ferocious” dog breeds which are considered to be a “threat to human life”. Centre bans breeding, sale of ‘ferocious’ dog breeds amid rising dog bite cases The list of banned dog breeds includes - Pitbull Terrier, …

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason
9 months, 1 week ago

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has sought a ban on import, breeding, and sale of several “ferocious” dog breeds such as pitbull, rottweiler, terrier, wolf dogs, and mastiffs as pet dogs, deeming them “dangerous for human life”. “We applaud the Centre for taking this step to safeguard vulnerable dog breeds commonly exploited by criminal elements of society for illegal dogfighting, as well as …

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason
9 months, 1 week ago

Animal activists, rescuers welcome ban on sale, breeding of ‘ferocious’ dogs, not the reason

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has sought a ban on import, breeding, and sale of several “ferocious” dog breeds such as pitbull, rottweiler, terrier, wolf dogs, and mastiffs as pet dogs, deeming them “dangerous for human life”. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “We applaud the Centre for taking this step to safeguard vulnerable dog breeds commonly exploited by criminal elements of society for illegal …

Centre Proposes Ban on Import, Breeding, Selling of 'Ferocious' Dog Breeds
9 months, 1 week ago

Centre Proposes Ban on Import, Breeding, Selling of 'Ferocious' Dog Breeds

News 18  

In response to a writ petition filed in the Delhi High Court by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying OP Chaudhary has written a letter to the chief secretaries of all the states and union territories requesting that the Department of Animal Husbandry, the local body, make sure that …

India wants to ban Pit bulls, Rottweilers: How dangerous are these dog breeds?
9 months, 1 week ago

India wants to ban Pit bulls, Rottweilers: How dangerous are these dog breeds?

Firstpost  

There has been a rise in attacks on people by pet dogs in India. Now the Centre has sought a ban on the import, breeding and sale of ‘ferocious’ canine breeds – the Pit bull, Rottweiler, Terrier, Wolf Dog and Mastiff. The aggressive dog breeds — Pit bull, Rottweiler, Terrier, Wolf Dog, and Mastiff — are prohibited from being kept …

Decision on banning 'dangerous' dog breeds in 3 months, government tells High Court
1 year ago

Decision on banning 'dangerous' dog breeds in 3 months, government tells High Court

India Today  

The central government has informed the Delhi High Court that a decision on prohibiting licences for keeping "dangerous" dog breeds as pets will be made within three months. The Centre reassured the court that a conclusive decision on the ban on licences for breeds, including Pitbulls, Rottweilers, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs, Terriers, American Bulldogs, and their cross-breeds, would be reached …

Centre must decide on ban on dangerous dog breeds: Delhi HC
1 year ago

Centre must decide on ban on dangerous dog breeds: Delhi HC

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to take a decision, preferably within three months, on a plea seeking a ban on “dangerous” dog breeds like pit bulls, American bulldogs, and rottweilers. The petition, filed by law firm Legal Attorneys & Barristers, had alleged that certain dog breeds had been categorised as ‘dangerous’ and “dangerous” and are banned …

Decide in three months representation to ban dangerous dog breeds: Delhi HC to Centre
1 year ago

Decide in three months representation to ban dangerous dog breeds: Delhi HC to Centre

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on December 6 asked the Centre to decide expeditiously, preferably within three months, a representation to ban and cancel the licence to keep "dangerous" dog breeds such as Pitbull, Terriers, American Bulldog and Rottweiler. "They shall decide representation as expeditiously as possible, preferably within three months," the bench, also comprising Justice Mini Pushkanra, ordered. In its …

Chandigarh House meet next week: MC proposes ban on 6 ‘ferocious’ dog breeds
1 year, 2 months ago

Chandigarh House meet next week: MC proposes ban on 6 ‘ferocious’ dog breeds

Hindustan Times  

For the safety of public, the Chandigarh municipal corporation is mulling to ban six ‘ferocious’ dog breeds --American Bull Dog, American Pitbull, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler, in the city. In the House meeting scheduled for October 17, the civic body is expected to table the agenda for amendment of the existing dog bylaws, which includes the …

Indian city bans three popular ‘ferocious’ dog breeds after spate of biting incidents
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian city bans three popular ‘ferocious’ dog breeds after spate of biting incidents

The Independent  

A city in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state has banned residents from keeping three “ferocious” breeds of dogs, including pit bulls, following a spate of attacks. Under the guidelines, owners will be required to get a licence for the dogs belonging to these breeds that they already have and no family will be allowed to keep more than one pet …

Pitbull, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino dog breeds banned as pets in Ghaziabad
2 years, 2 months ago

Pitbull, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino dog breeds banned as pets in Ghaziabad

Hindustan Times  

Amid a series of pet dog attacks, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has banned the residents from keeping the ferocious Pitbull, Rottweiler and Dogo Argentino breeds as pets. Pet-owners living in high rise complexes will have to use service lifts for taking their dogs out and make sure they wear a muzzle while in the public. "The three breeds -- Pitbull, …

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Feeding Of Street Dogs In Residential Colony In Delhi
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Feeding Of Street Dogs In Residential Colony In Delhi

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued directions in an ongoing dispute regarding feeding of street dogs in residential colonies. A single Bench of Justice Pratibha Singh has issued the directions in a petition filed by three animal lovers, who give care to and feed the street dogs in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, against the Residents Welfare Association for creating hindrances …

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