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.
The Supreme Court has assigned the high-profile stray dogs case to a new bench led by Justice Vikram Nath, with Justices Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria. The bench will review the August 11 order mandating removal of all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets and decide on stay applications.
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.
In a stray dog matter, the Supreme Court Today (Aug 13) was reminded of its earlier ruling against indiscriminate canine killing. The CJI said he would review the case, even as another bench recently ordered all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to be moved to shelters.
Police detain activists at India Gate as Maneka Gandhi calls SC’s Delhi-NCR stray dog shelter order “impractical” and warns of ecological harm. Delhi govt to implement plan despite protests.
PETA India has slammed the Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, calling the mass displacement “unscientific” and ineffective. The NGO insists that sterilisation, not sheltering, is the humane and lasting solution.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 11) directed Delhi authorities to remove stray dogs from all areas, starting with the most vulnerable. The court warned of strict action against anyone obstructing this work.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR due to persistent high air pollution levels. Emphasizing the right to health under Article 21 of the Constitution, the court stated that alternatives like “green crackers” must prove minimal pollution before reconsideration. It recognized the severe pollution crisis as an extraordinary situation warranting the ban.
