Stray dogs have right to food, feed them without causing nuisance, harassment to others: Delhi HC
3 years, 8 months ago

Stray dogs have right to food, feed them without causing nuisance, harassment to others: Delhi HC

India TV News  

Stray dogs have right to food, feed them without causing nuisance, harassment to others: Delhi HC Stray dogs have the right to food and citizens have the right to feed community canines, the Delhi High Court has said while observing that in exercising this right care and caution should be taken to ensure that it does not impinge upon others and causes no harassment or nuisance. Stray dogs have the right to food and citizens have the right to feed community canines, the Delhi High Court has said while observing that in exercising this right care and caution should be taken to ensure that it does not impinge upon others and causes no harassment or nuisance. “Community dogs have the right to food and citizens have the right to feed community dogs but in exercising this right, care and caution should be taken to ensure that it does not impinge upon the rights of others or cause any harm, hindrance, harassment and nuisance to other individuals or members of the society,” Justice J R Midha said in a recent 86-page verdict. The court said it shall be the duty of the resident welfare association or Municipal Corporation and all government authorities including enforcement authorities like police to provide assistance and ensure that no hindrance is caused to the care-givers or feeders of community dogs and every canine has access to food and water in the absence of care-givers.

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Dog Bites: Madhya Pradesh High Court Asks Gwalior Municipal Commissioner To Come Up With Tangible Solution To Curb Stray Dog Menace
1 day, 17 hours ago

Dog Bites: Madhya Pradesh High Court Asks Gwalior Municipal Commissioner To Come Up With Tangible Solution To Curb Stray Dog Menace

Live Law  

While hearing a Public Interest Litigation claiming "menace" of stray dogs and dog biting incidents in Gwalior, the Madhya Pradesh High Court asked the State authorities specifically the city's Municipal Commissioner to come out with a tangible solution by the next date of hearing. Issuing notice on the plea, a division bench of Justice Anand Pathak and Justice Hirdesh observed, …

Guest Column | Chandigarh’s new dog bylaws: Legal pitfalls & a path to coexistence
1 week ago

Guest Column | Chandigarh’s new dog bylaws: Legal pitfalls & a path to coexistence

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh municipal corporation recently proposed the MC Pet and Community Dog Bylaws, 2023, aiming to address concerns like dog bites, public safety, and community dog management. As a Chandigarh resident involved in animal welfare, I examine the provisions of the bylaws and attempt to offer practical alternatives that advance safety for both humans and animals. Feeding community animals must now …

Love me, love my dog: India needs norms for pet-owner etiquette in public spaces
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Love me, love my dog: India needs norms for pet-owner etiquette in public spaces

India Today  

The CCTV footage is disturbing. It’s the unspoken civic nuisance of our times: dog owners who adore their pets but remain conveniently blind to the tiny, unscooped mounds they leave behind. In Japan’s Izumisano city in 2015, authorities launched an app allowing residents to upload photos of uncollected dog waste, using GPS to track problem areas. Better awareness campaigns could …

Amid growing instances of dog bites, animal lovers allege cruelty toward strays
3 months, 1 week ago

Amid growing instances of dog bites, animal lovers allege cruelty toward strays

Hindustan Times  

While citizens are demanding stronger measures to tackle increasing instances of dog bites, cases of animal cruelty are also being reported. The incident sparked a row between society residents opposed to feeding stray dogs and those who actively care for these canines. PMC chief veterinary officer Dr Sarika Funde said, “Some cases involve injuries, while in others, aggressive behaviour by …

Delhi HC Asks Government to Clarify Stance on Dog Breeders
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC Asks Government to Clarify Stance on Dog Breeders

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi government to clarify its position regarding the presence and regulation of dog breeders in the city. Justice Prathiba M. Singh, presiding over the matter, emphasised the need for clear guidelines and action to address claims of unauthorized breeding operations, which could harm animal welfare and violate legal norms. The …

Delhi HC pulls up animal department over failure to control illegal dog breeding
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

BBMP’s guidelines on stray feeding and pet management gains traction in apartments following fatal dog attack
6 months, 1 week ago

BBMP’s guidelines on stray feeding and pet management gains traction in apartments following fatal dog attack

The Hindu  

Back in July this year, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike had introduced new guidelines for feeding community animals in public spaces and guidelines for pets in apartments and communities, to ensure their welfare and manage public safety in the city. The recent stray dog incident has thrown light on the guidelines again and the RWA has underlined them.” “Feeding stray …

Delhi HC flags rising count of stray dogs and monkeys, blames civic agencies for poor garbage disposal
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC flags rising count of stray dogs and monkeys, blames civic agencies for poor garbage disposal

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday voiced concern over the escalating problem of stray dogs and monkeys in the Capital, attributing it to the municipal authorities’ failure to dispose of garbage. The court also asked Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital to place before it the number of patients who had approached it in the past three months seeking treatment for …

Civic officials blame improper feeding patterns, obstructions in implementation of ABC rules for stray dog menace in Bengaluru
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Civic officials blame improper feeding patterns, obstructions in implementation of ABC rules for stray dog menace in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Civic officials blame improper practices in feeding stray dogs and impediments they face in the implementation of the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, for the continued dog menace in the city. Suralkar Vikas Kishor, Special Commissioner, BBMP, said while the civic body cares for stray dogs, it is unable to effectively implement ABC Rules, 2023, on feeding and vaccination due …

Bengaluru issues guidelines for feeding stray animals in public spaces
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru issues guidelines for feeding stray animals in public spaces

The Hindu  

Bengaluru The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has introduced new guidelines for feeding community animals in public spaces to ensure their welfare and also manage public safety in the city. Highlights of the new rules for feeding community animals No feeding between 11.30 p.m. and 5 a.m. Raw meat and sugary biscuits are discouraged, as they can make dogs hyperactive Feed …

K’taka HC Revokes Centre's Ban On 23 Breeds of 'Dangerous' Dogs, Says Pet Owners Should’ve Been Consulted
11 months, 1 week 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” …

Dog attacks menace: Why is century-old animal-human bonding weakening? Issue & solution | Explained
1 year ago

Dog attacks menace: Why is century-old animal-human bonding weakening? Issue & solution | Explained

India TV News  

Two contrary images appear when we discuss stray dog menace. This is "not an isolated case" of loss of human life due to attacks by stray dogs in Delhi, the NHRC had said in a statement. On March 4, the Delhi High Court said stray dogs are becoming a menace and sought the stand of the authorities here on a …

Delhi HC’s ‘feeding dogs makes them territorial’, taken out of context? Animal lovers, feeders, lawyers opine
1 year ago

Delhi HC’s ‘feeding dogs makes them territorial’, taken out of context? Animal lovers, feeders, lawyers opine

Hindustan Times  

While hearing the plea of the father of an 18-month-old girl who was mauled to death by a pack of dogs in Tughlak Lane recently, the Delhi High Court expressed concern that feeding stray dogs is making them “territorial”, leading to their aggressive behaviour. After Delhi HC's remark that feeding dogs is making them territorial, animal rights activists and feeders …

Give preference to human lives over stray dogs: Kerala High Court directs state government
1 year ago

Give preference to human lives over stray dogs: Kerala High Court directs state government

India TV News  

The life of human beings should be given preference over stray dogs, opined the Kerala High Court recently. The Kerala High Court also directed the State government to frame guidelines, schemes or rules to give licences to individuals interested in maintaining stray dogs so that dog lovers can protect the animals. "It is also suggested that the corporation should take …

Feeding street dogs has made them too territorial: Delhi HC
1 year ago

Feeding street dogs has made them too territorial: Delhi HC

Hindustan Times  

Feeding community dogs has led to them becoming too territorial and takes away their capacity to forage for their own food, the Delhi high court said on Monday, seeking replies from the Delhi government, New Delhi Municipal Corporation, and the Delhi Police. Posting the plea for March 13, the high court also directed the police to preserve CCTV footage of …

NHRC seeks detailed report from Delhi govt. on mauling of toddler by stray dogs
1 year ago

NHRC seeks detailed report from Delhi govt. on mauling of toddler by stray dogs

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday directed the Delhi government to furnish within six weeks a detailed report over the death of a two-year-old girl, who was reportedly mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in the Tughlaq Lane area. According to a communiqué, the rights body also issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, the New …

Centre must decide on ban on dangerous dog breeds: Delhi HC
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Karnataka High Court expresses concern over uncontrolled feeding of street dogs in public places
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka High Court expresses concern over uncontrolled feeding of street dogs in public places

The Hindu  

Taking note of the uncontrolled feeding of stray dogs in public places, including in front of the Vidhana Soudha, in a manner posing health hazard and danger to public and children in particular, the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday asked the State government to inform about remedial measures taken to address these issues based on the guidelines of the …

Karnataka High Court Disapproves Of Feeding Stray Dogs Near Vidhana Soudha Building, Says It May Lead To Health Hazards
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka High Court Disapproves Of Feeding Stray Dogs Near Vidhana Soudha Building, Says It May Lead To Health Hazards

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday frowned upon caregivers of street dogs feeding them next to the gate of Vidhana Soudha. A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit while considering a lawyer's plea seeking proper implementation of Animal Birth Control Rules, orally observed, “Some areas which are important areas, including for safety reasons, …

MCD Informs Delhi HC 'Process To Release Stray Dogs Initiated'
1 year, 6 months ago

MCD Informs Delhi HC 'Process To Release Stray Dogs Initiated'

News 18  

Delhi High Court has asked the authorities to strictly comply with all provisions relating to the capture and the release of street dogs for special events such as Independence Day and Republic Day. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi counsel said it is following the ABC Rules and, as far as the G20 Summit was concerned, the process to release the …

Why Kerala plans to cull 'dangerous' stray dogs
1 year, 8 months ago

Why Kerala plans to cull 'dangerous' stray dogs

India Today  

Kerala’s long and unsuccessful battle against the threat posed by stray dogs to citizens has led the state government to in principle agree to invoke legal provisions to cull ‘dangerous’ strays. “Kerala reported 135,749 dog bite cases in 2017, 148,365 in 2018, 161,050 in 2019, 160,483 in 2020, 221,379 in 2021 and 223,489 in 2022,” said a senior animal husbandry …

Understanding the street dogs-human conflict
1 year, 11 months ago

Understanding the street dogs-human conflict

The Hindu  

For about 25,000 years, we have coexisted with dogs. The Animal Birth Control Rules of 2001 have been recommended by the World Health Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health as the only way to bring about a sustained decline in the dog population, incidence of rabies, and aggression in dogs. Rather than seeking the removal of dogs, the …

Does India have a stray dog crisis?
2 years ago

Does India have a stray dog crisis?

The Hindu  

In recent weeks, there have been many attacks by stray dogs on people, especially children. With an estimated 1.5-6 crore stray canines roaming around the streets in India, questions are being raised about the implementation of municipality laws and cultural attitudes of tolerance towards stray dogs. The 2001 Animal Birth Control Rules took these powers away by creating a category …

Municipality, dog feeders, residents need to work together to control stray dog aggression: Experts
2 years ago

Municipality, dog feeders, residents need to work together to control stray dog aggression: Experts

India Today  

After stray dogs allegedly mauled two kids to death in the national capital, the residents and dog lover community are again on loggerheads. While many residents are demanding complete removal of stray dogs from the streets, the animal lovers say it can't be done as the onus of population control lies in the hands of the municipal corporation. If the …

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  

People are unable to go for morning walks due to the menace of stray dogs, said Gujarat High Court while hearing a Public Interest Litigation on Tuesday. The Court also stated that it was the primary responsibility of the state’s civic bodies to curb the menace of stray dogs on the streets. It is the primary responsibility of the corporation …

Attacked by stray dogs, Nilgai dies after being rescued in Delhi
2 years, 3 months ago

Attacked by stray dogs, Nilgai dies after being rescued in Delhi

India Today  

A Nilgai that strayed into the Rajokari green belt of Delhi opposite Ambience mall was attacked by a pack of dogs. Activists said that the NGO that was feeding stray dogs in the area was banned from entering the locality a few days back, which may have triggered the incident. "The animal care activist who used to visit the particular …

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

Street dogs can’t be kept in captivity: Apex court

Hindustan Times  

Street dogs cannot be kept in captivity, held the Supreme Court on Wednesday as it stayed a direction passed by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court requiring those interested in feeding stray dogs to adopt them and bring them home or keep them in a shelter. Reacting to a direction passed on October 20 by the high court, …

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  

Highlights SC in an interim order today stayed certain observations of Bombay HC The matter is related to feeding stray dogs A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna & JK Maheshwari sought response from Nagpur Municipal Corporation Street dogs feeding : Observing that nobody should stop feeding stray dogs as canines may become aggressive, the Supreme Court, in an interim order …

"Adoption Should Not Mean Strays Dogs Have To Be Brought To Home Of Feeders", Supreme Court Says While Hearing Plea Against HC Direction
2 years, 4 months ago

"Adoption Should Not Mean Strays Dogs Have To Be Brought To Home Of Feeders", Supreme Court Says While Hearing Plea Against HC Direction

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday considered a petition filed challenging a recent decision of the Bombay High Court against feeding of stray dogs in public spaces.A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and JK Maheshwari however refused to pass an interim order that no coercive steps in pursuance of the High Court order should be taken in the meanwhile.During the hearing,. …

India’s community dog laws are complex
2 years, 5 months ago

India’s community dog laws are complex

Hindustan Times  

The controversy surrounding community dogs in residential societies was reignited on Tuesday in the wake of the death of a seven-month-old who was mauled by one inside a housing complex in Noida’s Sector 100. The 2015 guidelines of the Animal Welfare Board of India, a statutory body constituted under the Prevention of Cruelty Animals Act, 1960, occupy the field in …

Dog attack menace: What are guidelines for pet owners and victim’s legal rights - Explained
2 years, 5 months ago

Dog attack menace: What are guidelines for pet owners and victim’s legal rights - Explained

India TV News  

Dog Menace: In a tragic incident, a seven-month-old child died after being mauled by a stray dog inside Lotus Boulevard society in Sector 100, Noida on Tuesday. In such circumstances, a dog owner must know the guidelines: It is mandatory to vaccinate your pet with the Rabies vaccine Put up a ‘beware of Dog’ sign board at your premises Get …

Kerala Stray Dog Menace: High Court Directs Government Hospitals To Provide Free Medical Assistance To Victims Of Dog Bites
2 years, 6 months ago

Kerala Stray Dog Menace: High Court Directs Government Hospitals To Provide Free Medical Assistance To Victims Of Dog Bites

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed that during the time taken by the State to establish and set up the machinery in the State to contain the menace of stray dogs, prompt, efficient and free medical assistance shall be provided to all victims of dog bites by government hospitals and hospitals attached to government medical colleges. Pursuant to its …

FAQ | Dog Bite Cases: Is It Legal for RWAs To Put Restrictions on Pet Owners?
2 years, 6 months ago

FAQ | Dog Bite Cases: Is It Legal for RWAs To Put Restrictions on Pet Owners?

The Quint  

Is it illegal for Resident Welfare Associations to impose restrictions or fines on pet dogs and their owners? "According to the 2015 guidelines of the Animal Welfare Board of India, pet owners can't be mandated to muzzle their dogs. In a 2012 verdict given by the Kerala High Court, it had struck down bye-laws of a resident welfare association that …

‘Woof’ Woes: Pet Parents Face Pressure from RWAs, Authorities Amid Spike in Dog Attacks
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Woof’ Woes: Pet Parents Face Pressure from RWAs, Authorities Amid Spike in Dog Attacks

News 18  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Sunday asked residents to get their pets registered in view of “rising incidents of dog-bite” in the national capital region, and warned that action can be taken for non-compliance of the norm. Senior officials of the veterinary department of MCD said that Delhi Municipal Corporation Act mandates registration of pet dogs with civic body, …

Residents oppose Navi Mumbai civic body’s action of relocating stray dogs
2 years, 7 months ago

Residents oppose Navi Mumbai civic body’s action of relocating stray dogs

Hindustan Times  

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation veterinary department capturing and relocating six sterilised stray dogs from Seawoods Estates Limited has come under the scanner of animal lovers including the trustee of People for Animals, Ambika Shukla. Residents of Seawoods Estates Limited oppose the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s action of relocating stray dogs. If the captured dogs were indeed biting, then how …

Stray dogs a ‘neglected lot’ in Delhi, says high court
2 years, 9 months ago

Stray dogs a ‘neglected lot’ in Delhi, says high court

Hindustan Times  

Calling community dogs the “neglected lot”, the Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the state government to come up with a clear and considered stand on a plea seeking vaccination of stray dogs against certain deadly diseases such as canine distemper and parvovirus. It appears that stray dogs in the city are a neglected lot and it is necessary to …

"Stray Dogs Are A Neglected Lot": Delhi High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Vaccination, Healthcare Infra
2 years, 9 months ago

"Stray Dogs Are A Neglected Lot": Delhi High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Vaccination, Healthcare Infra

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response from the Delhi government on a public interest litigation raising several important issues with regard to the health, care and protection of stray dogs in the national capital. "It appears that the stray dogs in the city are a neglected lot and it is necessary to look after them not only as a …

Dog lovers hail SC order: A paw-sitive ruling
2 years, 10 months ago

Dog lovers hail SC order: A paw-sitive ruling

Hindustan Times  

One can’t deny the hardships a street dog faces, especially in Delhi’s sweltering heat. In a much-awaited decision, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a previous Delhi High Court order that allowed residents to feed stray dogs at designated feeding spots in colonies — bringing relief to dog lovers and their furry friends. The High Court order was earlier contested …

Supreme Court lifts stay on Delhi High Court judgment upholding right to feed stray dogs
2 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court lifts stay on Delhi High Court judgment upholding right to feed stray dogs

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday vacated its earlier order by which it had stayed the Delhi High Court judgement of 2021 that stray dogs have the right to food and citizens have the right to feed them. A bench comprising Justices Uday Umesh Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat, and Sudhanshu Dhulia took note of the submissions that the high court’s verdict …

SC lifts stay on Delhi HC order on guidelines relating to feeding of stray dogs
2 years, 10 months ago

SC lifts stay on Delhi HC order on guidelines relating to feeding of stray dogs

Firstpost  

The apex court, on 4 March, this year, had stayed the operation of the high court’s verdict on a plea of NGO ‘Humane Foundation for People and Animals’ that directions may lead to an increase of stray dog menace New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday vacated its earlier order by which it had stayed the Delhi High Court judgement …

Stray Dogs Menace: High Court Expands Scope Of PIL To Include Entire City Of Delhi
2 years, 10 months ago

Stray Dogs Menace: High Court Expands Scope Of PIL To Include Entire City Of Delhi

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has expanded the scope of a public interest litigation filed in November 2018, seeking to address the menace created by stray dogs in the South Delhi Municipal Corporation area, to the entire national capital.The Petitioner, Conference For Human Rights, had sought implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Animal Birth Control. The …

Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Order Laying Down Guidelines To Feed Street Dogs
3 years ago

Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Order Laying Down Guidelines To Feed Street Dogs

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the operation of an order of the Delhi High Court which issued a set of guidelines for feeding street dogs after holding that citizens have a right to feed street dogs.A division bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose stayed the High Court's order on a petition filed by an NGO 'Humane Foundation …

Madhya Pradesh CM Resents Stray Dogs' Attack on 3-year-old; Orders Speedy Response in Tackling Canine Menace
3 years, 2 months ago

Madhya Pradesh CM Resents Stray Dogs' Attack on 3-year-old; Orders Speedy Response in Tackling Canine Menace

News 18  

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday ordered collector Avinash Lavania and municipal commissioner VS Chaudhary Kolsani to submit responses on the outrageous assaults by stray dogs on people, including children. Taking cognizance of the shocking attack on three-year-old girl from Bhopal by a pack of stray dogs couple of days ago, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday summoned …

Why courts and commissions are concerned with dogs
3 years, 7 months ago

Why courts and commissions are concerned with dogs

India Today  

On July 23, the Rajasthan Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the two municipal corporations of Jaipur asking them about the action taken with regard to street dogs. Stray dogs are a concern across the country, with the Delhi and Kerala high courts passing judgments only last month, ordering a more humane attitude towards street dogs while upholding their …

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

[COVID-19 Lockdown] Police Should Not Stop Vehicles Carrying Pets, Sick Animals To Vets: Bombay HC
4 years, 10 months ago

[COVID-19 Lockdown] Police Should Not Stop Vehicles Carrying Pets, Sick Animals To Vets: Bombay HC

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Friday directed the State government to pass clear instructions to the police administration not to stop pet taxis or ambulances from ferrying sick animals to and fro from the veterinarian and sought clarity from the State on whether pet owners are allowed to take their dogs/pets for a walk during the current lockdown. Even though …

Under No Circumstances Can We Permit Airports Authority Of India To Shoot Dogs: Gujarat HC [Read Order]
6 years, 3 months ago

Under No Circumstances Can We Permit Airports Authority Of India To Shoot Dogs: Gujarat HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday denied permission to the Airports Authority of India to relocate or shoot the stray dogs which enter its operational area posing a threat to the safety of passengers and aircraft during takeoff and landing.The bench comprising Acting Chief Justice AS Dave and Justice Biren Vaishnav asserted, “Under no circumstances, this Court can permit. The …

Stray dogs have a right to live, nobody can destroy them in entirety: Supreme Court
8 years, 2 months ago

Stray dogs have a right to live, nobody can destroy them in entirety: Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Supreme Court today made it clear that stray dogs also have a right to live and that they cannot be destroyed in entirety. When one of the petitioners told the apex court that he wanted to “totally destroy” stray dogs across India, the bench said “nobody can destroy stray dogs in entirety. Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand concurred with …

Strays also have right to live, says Supreme Court
8 years, 2 months ago

Strays also have right to live, says Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday reiterated that there can be no indiscriminate killing of stray dogs in Kerala and only in exceptional cases they can be killed by way of euthanasia or other means. When one of the petitioners told the apex court that he wanted to “totally destroy” stray dogs across India, the bench said “nobody can …

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