Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Maneka Gandhi Criticizes SC Stray Dog Ruling
Maneka Gandhi, a leader from the BJP, recently criticized the Supreme Court's decision about stray dogs.
The court ordered that stray dogs should be removed from places like hospitals, schools, and bus stations because of increasing dog bite incidents.
Gandhi said this decision has created hate and divided the country.
She also mentioned that the court's order goes against the Animal Welfare Act.
The court's order says that dogs should be sterilized and immunized before being released back to the same area, except for those that are sick or aggressive.
The court also restricted feeding dogs in public places and asked the local government to create special areas for feeding dogs.
Maneka Gandhi criticized the Supreme Court's order on stray dog management, calling it a disservice to India.
The Supreme Court ordered the removal of stray dogs from public spaces like hospitals and schools due to rising dog bite incidents.
The court's order allows for the sterilization and immunization of stray dogs before releasing them back to the same area, except for aggressive or rabid dogs.
Gandhi argued that the court's decision has created an atmosphere of hate and divided the country.
The court also restricted public feeding of stray dogs and directed the creation of dedicated feeding spaces in each municipal ward.
- Who
- Maneka Gandhi, BJP leader and former minister
- What
- Criticism of the Supreme Court's order on stray dog management
- When
- August 22, 2023 (court order), recent (Gandhi's statement)
- Where
- India
- Why
- Gandhi believes the court's order has divided the country and done a disservice to India
- Person
- Maneka Gandhi
- Organization
- BJP
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Date
- August 22, 2023
- Issue
- Stray dog management
- Act
- Animal Welfare Act
