Letters to The Editor — January 20, 2025
2 months ago

Letters to The Editor — January 20, 2025

The Hindu  

Kar case The verdict may have been pronounced in the R.G. Aanya Singhal, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Animal welfare I write to express concern and indignation regarding the recent decision to prohibit the feeding of dogs within the site of the Kukkarahalli lake, Mysuru. This directive not only contravenes established legal frameworks but also disregards the basic principles of humanity and animal welfare, thereby warranting immediate revocation. This prohibition violates the guidelines issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India, which uphold the fundamental right to feed and care for stray animals in public spaces. Tom Hoppel, Mysuru ‘Lit for Life’ The ‘Lit for Life’ festival was a great effort which will be a harbinger of the reading habits of people, on the wane now due to digital intrusions.

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Killing of stray sparks campaign for justice, PCA amendment
1 year ago

Killing of stray sparks campaign for justice, PCA amendment

Hindustan Times  

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Stray Dog Issue | Supreme Court Lists Matter For Final Hearing On February 28
1 year, 2 months ago

Stray Dog Issue | Supreme Court Lists Matter For Final Hearing On February 28

Live Law  

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Supreme Court asks Animal Welfare Board for 'enduring solution' to Kerala stray dogs issue
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court asks Animal Welfare Board for 'enduring solution' to Kerala stray dogs issue

India Today  

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Justice that also makes space for the animal world
1 year, 9 months ago

Justice that also makes space for the animal world

The Hindu  

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Mumbai-based NGO fights for protection of street dogs.
1 year, 10 months ago

Mumbai-based NGO fights for protection of street dogs.

The Hindu  

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Centre asks states, municipal bodies to keep check on rising dog bite cases
1 year, 11 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Does India have a stray dog crisis?
1 year, 11 months ago

Does India have a stray dog crisis?

The Hindu  

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Challenging dogma: On the threat from stray dogs
2 years ago

Challenging dogma: On the threat from stray dogs

The Hindu  

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Supreme Court Forms Committee To Oversee Transfer/Import Of Wild Animals In India
2 years ago

Supreme Court Forms Committee To Oversee Transfer/Import Of Wild Animals In India

Live Law  

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People unable to go for morning walks due to stray dogs, says Gujarat High Court
2 years ago

People unable to go for morning walks due to stray dogs, says Gujarat High Court

India Today  

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2 years, 1 month ago

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Live Law  

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Street dogs can’t be kept in captivity: Apex court
2 years, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Supreme Court stays Bombay High Court observations prohibiting 'feeding of street dogs'
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court stays Bombay High Court observations prohibiting 'feeding of street dogs'

India TV News  

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Live Law  

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Bombay High Court Issues Notice To Union Govt On 'Unfortunate Condition' Of Dogs Retired From Various Central & State Services
3 years, 5 months ago

Bombay High Court Issues Notice To Union Govt On 'Unfortunate Condition' Of Dogs Retired From Various Central & State Services

Live Law  

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3 years, 7 months ago

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Live Law  

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3 years, 7 months ago

Why courts and commissions are concerned with dogs

India Today  

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3 years, 7 months ago

Police open investigation in southern India after 300 stray dogs found dead

The Independent  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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The Hindu  

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4 years, 9 months ago

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Op India  

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Live Law  

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6 years, 9 months ago

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Live Law  

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8 years, 2 months ago

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8 years, 5 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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8 years, 5 months ago

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Live Law  

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8 years, 10 months ago

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Live Law  

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9 years ago

Sterilisation, vaccination of stray dogs can’t be impeded: SC

Hindustan Times  

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9 years, 4 months ago

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Live Mint  

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11 years, 7 months ago

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Firstpost  

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13 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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