Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Delhi HC directs police to act on pitbull attack
A six-year-old boy was attacked by a pitbull while playing outside his house in Delhi.
The dog bit off his left ear and caused other serious injuries.
The boy's father filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking compensation of Rs 25 lakh.
The court directed the police to take quick action and the MCD to ensure the dog is not released until safety measures are in place.
The court also suggested that the dog owner should pay the compensation.
The next hearing is scheduled for March 2026.
A six-year-old boy was attacked by a pitbull in Prem Nagar, Northwest Delhi, resulting in a mutilated left ear and other injuries.
The boy's father filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking Rs 25 lakh in compensation.
The Delhi High Court directed the police to take 'expeditious steps' in the case and the MCD to ensure the dog is not released until safety measures are in place.
The court suggested that the compensation claim should be against the dog owner rather than the government.
The next hearing is scheduled for March 2026, with the police required to file a status report by then.
- Who
- Six-year-old LKG student and his father
- What
- Pitbull attack resulting in mutilated ear and other injuries
- When
- November 23
- Where
- Prem Nagar, Northwest Delhi
- Why
- Dog attack due to unregistered and unregistered pitbull
- Victim
- Six-year-old LKG student
- Incident Date
- November 23
- Location
- Prem Nagar, Northwest Delhi
- Dog Type
- Pet pitbull
- Compensation Sought
- Rs 25 lakh
- Next Hearing
- March 2026
- Dog Status
- Seized by MCD, unregistered