A Mumbai court sentenced a man to four months in jail after his dog bit a neighbor in a lift. The judge noted that the owner ignored warnings and showed no care for others’ safety.
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.
The Calcutta High Court denied a plea seeking relaxation of recruitment guidelines, stating that the scope for court interference in such matters is very limited. The court emphasized that recruitment rules must be followed as laid down and any changes to these guidelines fall under the purview of the concerned authorities, not the judiciary.
The Calcutta High Court urged West Bengal to reconsider the names of lions Sita and Akbar at Bengal Safari Park, stating Sita’s reverence and Akbar’s secular accomplishments. The court disapproved of naming animals after religious or revered figures, suggesting a non-controversial renaming. The case has been reclassified as a Public Interest Litigation for further review. (Word count: 50)