Today, On 21st January, Supreme Court orders agencies to stop objecting and implement long-term CAQM measures immediately in Delhi-NCR. The Court highlighted the urgent need for action, shifting focus from discussion to concrete steps against the worsening air pollution crisis.
The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case concerning stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region on October 27. The bench aims to address issues related to sterilization, deworming, dog shelters, and public health risks like rabies.
Today, On 10th October, Supreme Court while hearing pleas to allow manufacturing and sale of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR said, “Some people perform morning puja and also burst crackers.” The Court has now reserved its verdict on the matter.
Today, On 17th September, The Supreme Court highlighted that imprisoning some farmers for stubble burning could act as a strong deterrent and send a clear message to others. The remarks came while hearing petitions on Delhi-NCR’s severe October air pollution.
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.
