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.
