Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Petitioners Seek Compromise on Mumbai's Pigeon Feeding Ban
People who care about pigeons are asking the city to let them feed the birds in a certain way.
They want to be able to feed the pigeons regularly and are asking for help with keeping the feeding spots clean.
They also want to feed the pigeons at specific times and ensure cleanliness.
The court has said it's okay for them to ask the city for this.
The city has been stopping people from feeding pigeons and fining them, but now people are asking the city to compromise.
Petitioners appeal for controlled pigeon feeding amid BMC's crackdown.
Animal rights activists seek arrangements for uninterrupted feeding.
Petitioners propose specific feeding time slots and hygiene measures.
Bombay High Court permitted petitioners to apply to BMC.
BMC has filed FIRs and collected fines related to the ban.
- Who
- Petitioners, BMC, Bombay High Court, animal rights activists.
- What
- Petitioners appeal for controlled pigeon feeding amid crackdown.
- When
- Applications filed on August 10th, hearing scheduled for August 13th.
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically regarding Kabutarkhanas and public spaces.
- Why
- To find a middle ground on pigeon feeding, balancing animal welfare and public health concerns.
Pigeon Feeding Advocates
Public Health Authorities
Feeding Regulations
Pigeon Feeding Advocates
Allow controlled feeding with hygiene measures.
Public Health Authorities
Enforce the ban on feeding in public spaces over health concerns.
- Petitioners' Request
- Controlled pigeon feeding
- Key Players
- BMC, Petitioners, High Court
- Court Order
- BMC to consider the applications
- Enforcement Action
- FIRs filed, fines collected by BMC
- Planned Solution
- Designated feeding locations with cleaning
Sources
Will take up arms for religion: Jain monk on pigeon feeding ban
SC junks plea against HC order preventing feeding of pigeons, BMC covers ‘kabutarkhana’ again
Supreme Court junks plea against Bombay HC order preventing feeding of pigeons
BMC covers up Dadar Kabutarkhana once again
DC Edit | Spare A Thought For The Pigeons
Mumbai News: 'Marathi Ekikaran Samiti' Call For Massive Protest At Dadar Kabutar Khana On August 13
BMC Covers Dadar Kabutarkhana Again to Stop Pigeon Feeding
Mumbai: Dadar Kabutarkhana Sealed Again! BMC Covers Pigeon Feeding Spot Days After Protesters Tear Down Tarpaulin
Mumbai Pigeon-Feeding Row: Jain Monk Warns Of Stir From August 13, Says Will Take Up Arms If Needed