The Supreme Court strongly criticised arguments made on behalf of Sharmila Tagore against a uniform approach to managing stray dogs, calling them “completely removed from reality.” The Bench rejected examples like dogs living in hospital campuses and warned of serious public health risks, reiterating that stray dog management must follow ABC rules.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the unusually high number of interlocutory applications filed in the stray dogs case, noting such volume is rare even in human-related matters. The apex court said all connected pleas will be heard together by a special Bench on Wednesday.
The Calcutta High Court asked the West Bengal government and civic bodies to reply within four weeks to a PIL demanding mass sterilisation, vaccination, and shelters for stray dogs. The plea highlighted a steep rise in dog-bite cases from 23,000 in 2022 to over 76,000 in 2024.
Karnataka JDS MLC S L Bhojegowda admitted to killing 2,800 stray dogs in Chikmagalur for “children’s safety,” urging the state to petition the Supreme Court against strays. His remarks have triggered massive backlash from animal rights activists and the public.
A day after ordering removal of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court directed all leftover food be disposed of in covered bins to stop canines from entering its premises. The move aims to curb dog bites, maintain hygiene, and ensure safety.
Stray Dog Menace Sparks Intense Discussion in Supreme Court Following Lawyer’s Injury The Supreme Court recently became the epicenter of a fervent discussion on the escalating issue of stray dogs in India. This conversation was ignited when Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud noticed an injury on Advocate Kunal Chatterjee’s hand and delved into […]
