Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Meghalaya HC Orders ABC Committees for Stray Dog Control
Imagine there are too many stray dogs in Meghalaya, causing problems.
The Meghalaya High Court is stepping in to help.
They're making sure every part of the state has groups called Animal Birth Control Committees.
These groups will follow rules to help the dogs, like giving them shots and fixing them so they can't have puppies.
The goal is to keep the dog population under control in a kind way and keep people safe.
These groups will work with local government and animal helpers.
The court wants to know how things are going, and they will check up on it again on August 6, 2025.
Meghalaya High Court orders formation of Animal Birth Control (ABC) Committees in all districts.
The order addresses concerns over the growing stray dog population and the need for control mechanisms.
The committees will implement the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001.
The focus is on humane methods like sterilisation, vaccination, and rehabilitation of stray dogs.
The next hearing to review progress is scheduled for August 6, 2025.
- Who
- The Meghalaya High Court, Kaustav Paul (petitioner), and ABC Committees.
- What
- The Meghalaya High Court ordered the formation of Animal Birth Control Committees in all districts to manage the stray dog population.
- When
- The order was issued on Tuesday, with the next hearing scheduled for August 6, 2025.
- Where
- Meghalaya, particularly focusing on South Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills.
- Why
- To address the growing stray dog population, reduce human-animal conflict, safeguard public health, and promote animal welfare.
- Court
- Meghalaya High Court
- Subject
- Animal Birth Control Committees
- Legal Basis
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001
- Next Hearing
- August 6, 2025
- Focus
- Humane management of stray dog population