The Supreme Court will decide if an interim stay is needed on the suo motu order concerning stray dogs. The court reserved its decision on a plea challenging the August 11 order of a two-judge bench, which directed the shifting of Delhi-NCR stray dogs to shelter homes.
During the hearing, the court asked local authorities to clarify their position on implementing the Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules. The bench noted that authorities have failed to enforce the rules and laws framed by Parliament, causing problems for both humans and animals.
Stray dogs in Delhi-NCR: SC reserves order on interim prayer seeking stay on Aug 11 order of picking up strays from streets.
Stray dogs in Delhi-NCR: Everyone who has filed intervention will have to own responsibility, says SC.
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Court Questions Authorities on Rule Implementation
The bench said local authorities are not taking the required action to manage the stray dog population as per existing laws. “On the one hand, humans are suffering, and on the other hand, animals are suffering, and animal lovers are here,” the court observed.
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi opposed the August 11 order, stating that while dog bites occur, Delhi has reported zero rabies deaths this year. He said, “Of course, dog bites are bad, but you cannot create a horror situation like this.”
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Lawyers Challenge Stray Dog Shifting Order
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing an NGO, questioned whether the municipal corporation has built shelter homes for dogs and whether sterilisation has been completed. He pointed out that dogs are currently being picked up, but the order states sterilised dogs should not be released back into the community.
Sibal requested a stay on the August 11 order, arguing that it is not in line with the ABC rules and practical implementation challenges. The court will issue its decision after reviewing all submissions.
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