Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Supreme Court Refuses Dog Cruelty Video
The Supreme Court was asked to watch a video showing cruelty to dogs.
However, Justice Sandeep Mehta refused, saying that there are videos on YouTube showing dogs attacking children and old people.
He didn't want to watch just one side and have a competition of videos.
So, the court decided not to watch any videos.
The court is concerned about the rising number of dog bite incidents and has directed authorities to take measures to control stray dogs.
The next hearing is scheduled for January 13.
The Supreme Court was asked to watch a video showing cruelty to dogs during a hearing on stray dogs.
Justice Sandeep Mehta refused to watch the video, citing the existence of videos showing dogs attacking children and the elderly on YouTube.
The court wanted to avoid turning the proceedings into a contest between videos showing animal cruelty and those depicting dog attacks on people.
The court has previously expressed concerns about the rising number of dog bite incidents and criticized authorities for failing to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules effectively.
The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for January 13.
- Who
- Justice Sandeep Mehta of the Supreme Court
- What
- Refused to watch a video showing cruelty to dogs
- When
- During a hearing on stray dogs on Friday
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- To avoid a competition of videos and to consider all sides
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Justice
- Justice Sandeep Mehta
- Request
- To watch a video showing cruelty to dogs
- Reason for Refusal
- To avoid a competition of videos and to consider all sides
- Example Given
- Videos of dogs attacking children and old people on YouTube
- Organization Represented
- Karan Puri Foundation
- Next Hearing Date
- January 13
Sources
Why Supreme Court Refused to Watch ‘Cruelty on Dogs’: 'There Are 'n' Number of Videos on YouTube Where...'
"No Contest" Between Animal Cruelty, Stray Dog Attacks: Court's Big Remark
‘There are YouTube videos where…’: Why did SC refuse to watch ‘cruelty on dogs’ videos
