The Allahabad High Court has directed the Municipal Commissioners of Lucknow and Prayagraj to identify each dog-bite hotspot in their cities and carry out humane capture and removal of dogs from those areas, starting with dogs that have repeatedly attacked people. Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has begun direct monitoring of how stray dog and […]
The Kerala High Court has warned that it will be constrained to close down all livestock markets if District Animal Market Monitoring Committees are not constituted in every district within eight weeks, in a PIL over markets operating without basic facilities.
Hearing a plea to quash an FIR under Section 325 BNS, Justice Girish Kathpalia of the Delhi High Court observed that authorities are not strictly implementing the Supreme Court’s stray dog directions, and called for a police status report.
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Government to constitute a Joint Working Group and place on record, within four weeks, a draft SOP governing the use of captive elephants in temple festivals, while dismissing impleadment pleas by People for Cattle in India and Suparna Ganguly that sought to halt the transfer of five elephants from Assam.
The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain an NGO plea seeking clarification on stray dog euthanasia directions, observing that statements made by a Chief Minister cannot justify modifying judicial orders or imply permission for indiscriminate killing of stray dogs across states.
Today, On 19th May, The Supreme Court refused to recall its earlier direction that stray dogs taken from public places such as hospitals, bus stands, schools and railway stations must not be released back after vaccination or sterilisation. It also allowed authorities to euthanize rabid and dangerously aggressive stray dogs.
Today, On 19th May, The Supreme Court refused to recall its earlier directions regarding stray dogs picked up from public places like hospitals, bus stands, schools and railway stations. It said such dogs should not be released back to the same locations after vaccination and sterilisation, maintaining strict control measures.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on a plea seeking a ban on killing animals during religious practices. The petitioner argues such acts violate animal welfare.
Today, On 29th January, The Supreme Court reserved its verdict in the stray dogs case, while the AWBI reported only 76 recognised sterilisation centres. The Court also urged the NHAI to develop an app for public reporting of stray animal sightings.
Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court criticised States for inadequate stray dog control measures and warned action, noting shocking gaps.It highlighted that Assam recorded 1.66 lakh dog bites in 2024 while operating only one dog centre, reflecting severe administrative failure.
