Allahabad High Court Orders Dog-Bite Hotspot Identification, Humane Removal Of Aggressive Dogs In Lucknow, Prayagraj

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 […]

Kerala High Court Warns Closure Of All Livestock Markets Unless Monitoring Committees Constituted In 8 Weeks

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.

Delhi High Court Says Public Suffers As Authorities Fail To Implement Supreme Court Stray Dog Directions

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.

Madras High Court Orders SOP For Temple Elephants, Says Religious Use Cannot Exist In ‘Legal Vacuum’

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.

Just Because A CM Makes A Statement, Does That Mean We Change Our Order?: Supreme Court Refuses Plea On Stray Dog Euthanasia Clarification

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.

Euthanize Rabid and Dangerously Aggressive Stray Dogs: Supreme Court Permits Authorities in Major Ruling

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.

BREAKING| Menace of Dog Bites Has Extended to Public Places of Critical Areas: Supreme Court Declines To Modify Its Earlier Order on Removal of 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.

Create App Through Which Public Can Report Sightings of Stray Animals: Supreme Court Directs NHAI, Reserves Verdict in Stray Dogs Case

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.

Total Eye Wash: Supreme Court Slams States for Failing to Sterilise Stray Dogs, Issues Stern Warning

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.