A Chennai court declared illegal for apartment associations to impose fines or restrictions on pet owners, ruling in favor of 78-year-old Manorama Hiteshi, a dog owner affected by such by-laws. The court emphasized that penalizing pet owners violates their rights, urging cooperation to address issues like pet waste. The judgment highlighted the legal and ethical dangers of forcing pet abandonment, which could increase stray animal risks. Activists praised the ruling, calling for humane solutions in residential communities.
Today(on 24th April), Andhra Pradesh court granted 3-day custody to Vemula Satish Kumar, the prime suspect in the stone-pelting incident targeting Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Kumar’s arrest on April 17 led to a voluntary confession implicating another in a conspiracy to harm the Chief Minister, intensifying the investigation. Vemula Durga Rao, previously considered a suspect, was released due to lack of evidence.
