Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust Seeks Relief in Pigeon Feeding Case
Some people in Mumbai want to feed pigeons, but others are worried about health problems.
The Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust is asking the Supreme Court to let them feed pigeons in a controlled way while the Bombay High Court makes a final decision.
An expert group is checking out the issue, visiting places where pigeons are fed.
The trust says pigeons are dying because they are not being fed.
Most people who gave suggestions seem to be okay with controlled feeding.
The trust wants the city to allow feeding for short times in the morning and evening.
Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust seeks interim relief from the Supreme Court regarding controlled pigeon feeding.
A state government committee is studying health hazards related to pigeon droppings in Mumbai.
The committee is visiting various locations and gathering public opinion.
The petitioners in Bombay HC were not included in the committee's site visits.
BMC officials state the majority of suggestions received are positive towards controlled feeding.
- Who
- Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust and State Government experts.
- What
- Legal battle and study regarding controlled pigeon feeding in Mumbai.
- When
- Petition filed September 12, committee site visits last week.
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically Dadar Kabutarkhana.
- Why
- To determine the possibility of controlled pigeon feeding in Mumbai and address related health concerns.
- Main Players
- Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust, State Government Committee, Bombay High Court, BMC
- Legal Action
- Trust filed petition in Supreme Court for interim relief.
- Committee's Task
- To study health hazards from pigeon droppings.
- Committee Members
- Scientists, doctors, Bombay Natural History Society, Animal Welfare Board, Town Planning Dept.
- Public Opinion
- BMC officials report 95-97% of suggestions favor controlled feeding.