The rising number of stray dogs in the Vasai-Virar region has become a major public safety concern after civic authorities revealed that more than 15,000 dog bite incidents were reported within just four months. The alarming figures have intensified pressure on the local municipal administration to accelerate sterilisation efforts and improve stray animal management across...
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...
In a shocking incident in Ghaziabad, a woman was slapped eight times in just 38 seconds by a man after she fed stray dogs near his residential complex in the National Capital Region. The victim, a Ghaziabad resident, said she had been feeding the dogs late Friday night, hours after the Supreme Court modified its...
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...
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has sparked a debate on social media after criticizing those protesting against the Supreme Court’s recent order directing that all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be shifted to shelter homes. The order triggered widespread protests on the streets and discussions online, with many Bollywood celebrities voicing opposition to the directive. On Saturday,...
In a shocking revelation made during a session of the Karnataka Legislative Council, Janata Dal (Secular) MLC SL Bhojegowda confessed to orchestrating the killing of 2,800 stray dogs, claiming it was necessary to protect children from dog attacks. Speaking in the Council, Bhojegowda said the dogs were fed poisoned meat and buried under coconut trees...