Courts Address Stray Dog Issues in India

The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Animal Welfare Board to file a report on the illegal breeding of pedigree dogs in the city.

The court is hearing a case that was started in 2018 by an animal rights activist.

The activist says that dogs are being bred in bad conditions and sold too early, which makes them sick.

The court also asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Delhi Police to respond to the case.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is also looking into the problem of stray dogs in public places.

They are worried about the increase in dog bites and accidents caused by stray dogs.

The court wants to know what the states and union territories are doing to follow the rules for controlling the dog population.

They have warned that they will be strict with states that do not respond.

Some people argue that the best way to control the dog population is by sterilizing and vaccinating them.

They say that moving dogs from their territories without proper planning can make the problem worse.

The court is trying to balance the need to protect animals with the safety of people, especially in places like schools and hospitals.

The Supreme Court clarified that it had not directed the removal of every dog from the streets but to treat them according to the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules.

The court also noted that dogs can smell fear and may attack people who are afraid of them or have been bitten before.

Several lawyers made suggestions on how to handle the issue, and the hearing will continue.