The Meghalaya High Court told the Supreme Court that stray dogs in the state are more violent than in other regions. The court said such dogs are a “grave danger” and requested to retain the PIL on this issue.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 22) said its earlier order on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR was “too harsh” and has now allowed sterilised dogs to return to their localities. Activists welcomed the “compassionate approach”.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 22) took charge of the stray dogs issue across India, transferring all related cases to itself for framing a national policy. The Court also ordered NGOs and dog lovers to deposit money and set strict rules for shelters, feeding, and control of aggressive dogs.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 22) partly stayed its earlier order on removing stray dogs from Delhi-NCR and nearby areas, allowing their return after vaccination and sterilisation. The court, however, banned public feeding of dogs, directing civic bodies to create dedicated feeding zones.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 22) modified its earlier order of August 11 which had directed rounding up of all stray dogs in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and prohibited their release from dog shelters.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 21) refused an urgent hearing on petitions challenging MCD’s order to catch stray dogs in Delhi. Earlier directions had asked for shelters, sterilisation, and strict measures to control rising dog bite cases.
The Delhi government Today (Aug 14) told the Supreme Court that the stray dog menace in Delhi-NCR must be resolved urgently, not fought in court, as children are dying from rabies. The SC has asked authorities to start relocating stray dogs to shelters immediately.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 14) reserved its decision on pleas challenging the August 11 order to round up all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. The Court has not stayed the order yet, leading to intense debates between government lawyers, NGOs, and senior advocates.
During a heated Supreme Court hearing Today (Aug 14), Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted shocking figures on stray dog bites and rabies deaths, stressing that children’s lives are at risk. The Bench is examining whether to stay the controversial August 11 stray dogs removal order.
A heated street fight broke out outside the Supreme Court between a lawyer and a dog lover soon after the court ordered stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to be moved to shelter homes. The decision has triggered sharp reactions from animal activists, including Maneka Gandhi, over feasibility and cost concerns.
