Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Supreme Court to Pass Order on Stray Dogs Case; Chief Secretaries Appear
The Supreme Court is discussing a problem with stray dogs that has been happening for a while.
The court had asked leaders from all over the country to explain how they are dealing with stray dogs and following the rules.
Most of them didn't send their plans, so the court was very unhappy.
On November 3, almost all the leaders had to come to court in person to explain why they didn't send their plans.
Today, November 7, the court will make a decision or pass an order about what needs to be done.
The court also said that if leaders don't follow the rules in the future, they might have to come to court again.
They also decided to include the Animal Welfare Board of India in the case.
The Supreme Court will pass an order on the stray dogs case on November 7.
Chief Secretaries from all states and Union Territories, except West Bengal and Telangana, appeared in person.
The court noted that most states have now filed their compliance affidavits regarding stray dog management.
The hearing is being conducted by a three-judge bench including Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N V Anjaria.
The Supreme Court decided to make the Animal Welfare Board of India a party in the stray dogs case.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Chief Secretaries of states and Union Territories (except West Bengal and Telangana), Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, NV Anjaria
- What
- Supreme Court hearing on non-compliance with Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules regarding stray dogs, requiring Chief Secretaries to appear in person and hear the court's order.
- When
- November 7
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To address the failure of most states and UTs to file compliance affidavits regarding stray dog management and to pass an order on the matter.
Court's Mandate
Compliance Status
Appearance of Chief Secretaries
Court's Mandate
Chief Secretaries were mandated to appear in person to address the court directly regarding non-compliance.
Compliance Status
Chief Secretaries from most states and UTs appeared in person as directed.
Filing of Compliance Affidavits
Court's Mandate
The court expressed displeasure over the delayed filing of compliance affidavits regarding Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules.
Compliance Status
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that most states have now filed their compliance affidavits.
- Court Hearing Date
- November 7
- Presiding Judges
- Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, NV Anjaria
- Court Order on October 27
- Chief Secretaries of states and UTs (except West Bengal and Telangana) to appear in person due to non-filing of compliance affidavits.
- States/UTs Exempt from Appearing
- West Bengal, Telangana
- Compliance Affidavits Filed By (as of Oct 27)
- West Bengal, Telangana, and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- Case Origin
- Suo motu case concerning stray dog management.
- Previous Court Order Date
- August 22
- Solicitor General
- Tushar Mehta
Sources
SC to hear stray dogs case on Nov 3; chief secretaries of states, UTs to appear in court
SC to Hear Stray Dogs Case on November 3
Top Court To Hear Stray Dogs Case Tomorrow, Mandates Top Officials' Presence
SC to pass order on stray dogs' case on Nov 7
