Archive · 21 Jan 2026
SC Expresses Displeasure Over Maneka Gandhi's Remarks
The Supreme Court of India was upset with Maneka Gandhi, a former minister, because she criticized their orders about stray dogs.
The court said she made comments without thinking and could have been in trouble for contempt, but they decided not to punish her.
The court had earlier said states should pay money for dog bite incidents and that people who feed dogs should be responsible.
They also mentioned that rules about stray animals have not been followed for five years.
Maneka Gandhi's lawyer said budget decisions are a policy matter, and the court compared her remarks to those of a terrorist, which they said did not commit contempt.
Supreme Court expressed displeasure over Maneka Gandhi's criticism of its orders on stray dog management.
Court noted Gandhi's remarks could be considered contempt of court but did not initiate proceedings.
Bench questioned Gandhi's lawyer about her remarks and budgetary allocations for stray dog issues.
Court had earlier ordered states to pay compensation for dog bite incidents and hold dog feeders accountable.
Concerns were raised about the non-implementation of norms on stray animals for the past five years.
- Who
- Supreme Court and Maneka Gandhi
- What
- Supreme Court expressed displeasure over Maneka Gandhi's criticism of its orders on stray dog management
- When
- January 13 (initial order), recent date not specified (criticism and court's response)
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- Maneka Gandhi criticized the court's orders, which the court found contemptuous
- Parties Involved
- Supreme Court, Maneka Gandhi, Raju Ramachandran
- Date of Incident
- January 13
- Issue
- Stray dog management and accountability
- Court's Stance
- Displeasure over criticism, no contempt proceedings initiated
- Maneka Gandhi's Role
- Former Union Minister, criticized court orders
- Court's Order
- States to pay compensation for dog bite incidents, hold feeders accountable
- Norms Implementation
- Concerns over non-implementation for five years