Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Bombay HC Orders Removal of Bouncers Obstructing Dog Feeders
Imagine a building where some people like to feed stray dogs.
The building's management hired people to stop them.
The court stepped in because they said the management wasn't following previous orders.
The court told the building to stop using these people and also to create a group to decide how to handle the dogs.
The court is trying to make sure everyone follows the rules and that the dogs are treated fairly.
Bombay High Court intervened against a housing society using bouncers to prevent stray dog feeding.
The court addressed a contempt petition filed by Paromita Puthran against the RNA Royale Park Cooperative Housing Society.
The society was previously ordered to not obstruct residents feeding stray dogs.
Despite assurances, the society allegedly continued using individuals to prevent feeding.
The court directed the society to discontinue the services of the individuals and form a committee.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, Paromita Puthran (petitioner), and the RNA Royale Park Cooperative Housing Society.
- What
- Bombay High Court addressed a contempt petition regarding obstruction of stray dog feeding.
- When
- The court case was recent, with previous orders issued in March and April 2023.
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically the RNA Royale Park Cooperative Housing Society.
- Why
- To address the society's alleged violation of court orders against obstructing residents from feeding stray dogs.
Dog Feeders' Perspective
Society's Perspective
Feeding of Stray Dogs
Dog Feeders' Perspective
Feeding stray dogs is compassionate and should be allowed.
Society's Perspective
Obstructing feeding is against court orders and harms the dogs.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Petitioner
- Paromita Puthran
- Society
- RNA Royale Park Cooperative Housing Society
- Previous Orders
- Issued in March and April 2023
- Stray Dogs
- 15 in the area