In a significant and far-reaching judgment addressing the growing concerns over stray dog attacks and public safety, the Supreme Court of India has authorised the euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill, or demonstrably dangerous stray dogs under strictly regulated conditions. The ruling marks a decisive shift in judicial intervention on urban animal management, placing human safety...
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to modify its earlier directives regarding the relocation of stray dogs from public spaces, reiterating that authorities cannot ignore the growing number of dog bite incidents across the country. The court’s observations came during a hearing on pleas seeking changes to previous orders concerning the management and relocation of...
The Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust has filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court, seeking interim relief to permit controlled pigeon feeding in Mumbai until the Bombay High Court delivers its final judgment on the matter. According to sources, the petition was filed on Friday, September 12, and listed on Tuesday but could not be heard....
The Supreme Court on Friday modified its earlier order on stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region, calling the previous directions “too harsh”. The court had previously ruled that all stray dogs be rounded up and permanently housed in shelters, a decision that sparked criticism from animal activists and dog lovers. A three-judge bench comprising Justice...
The Supreme Court of India will announce its verdict on Friday regarding the relocation of stray dogs in the National Capital Region (NCR). The decision follows widespread criticism and protests from animal lovers and organizations over an earlier order mandating the permanent relocation of all strays to shelter homes. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram...
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal made a surprise inspection of a government-run animal hospital in Delhi, revealing alarming conditions and raising serious concerns about the state of animal healthcare in the national capital. Maliwal shared a video from her visit, describing the situation as “deeply saddening,” citing the lack of basic amenities like...
In a unique step towards cruelty-free temple traditions, Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff and PETA India have donated a life-size mechanical elephant to the historic Nediyathali Sri Siva Temple in Kodungallur, Kerala. The three-meter-tall, 800-kilogram robotic elephant, named Thaleeswaran, was gifted to honor the temple’s decision never to own or hire live elephants. The inauguration ceremony...