Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Court Criticizes Animal Care Centre for Dog Custody Failure
A court in Delhi scolded the Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre for not following the rules and not taking good care of 10 dogs that were taken away from their owner, Vishal.
The court said the centre's explanations were not good and that they were not keeping proper records or giving the dogs the care they need.
The judge said animals should be treated with dignity and care, not like objects.
The court wants the centre to give a detailed report about all the animals in their care, including any that have died or been adopted.
This is to make sure the centre is doing its job properly and taking good care of the animals.
Delhi court criticized the Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre for failing to hand over 10 seized dogs to their owner, Vishal.
The court found the centre's explanations 'totally unsatisfactory' and 'evasive', indicating non-compliance and negligence.
The judge emphasized that animals are not objects and are entitled to life, dignity, and proper care under the law.
The court noted alarming lapses in supervision, medical care, and accountability at the centre.
The Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre has been directed to file a detailed, sworn status report on all animals in their custody.
- Who
- Delhi court and Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre
- What
- Court criticizes animal care centre for failing to hand over seized dogs
- When
- Order dated January 13
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- For non-compliance with judicial order and concerns over animal welfare
- Court
- Delhi court
- Animal Care Centre
- Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre
- Dogs in Custody
- 10
- Accused Owner
- Vishal
- Judge
- Additional Sessions Judge Surabhi Sharma Vats
- Order Date
- January 13
- FIR Registered At
- Jagat Puri police station