Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Bombay HC Probes Health Risks of Pigeons Amid Demolition Dispute
The Bombay High Court is looking into whether pigeon droppings are making people sick.
The court is worried about health problems and has asked for information from hospitals about people with breathing issues that might be caused by exposure to pigeons.
It has also stopped the city from tearing down places where people feed pigeons for now, and is seeking advice from a lung doctor.
The court also criticized the use of firecrackers to scare away pigeons.
Bombay High Court is examining health hazards from pigeon droppings.
The court extended an order against demolition of pigeon feeding enclosures.
The court is seeking medical data on respiratory illnesses linked to pigeons.
An expert pulmonologist is asked to provide medical opinion.
The court expressed concern over firecrackers used to scare pigeons.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, BMC, animal lovers, and citizens.
- What
- Bombay High Court is assessing health risks from pigeon droppings.
- When
- The court hearing occurred on Thursday.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- To evaluate the health impact of pigeon droppings and the legality of demolition of kabutarkhanas.
Animal Lovers' View
BMC's View
Legality of Demolitions
Animal Lovers' View
Kabutarkhanas should not be demolished as it is arbitrary and violates animal protection laws.
BMC's View
BMC argues demolition is necessary to protect public health.
- Court's Action
- Extended interim protection against demolition of kabutarkhanas.
- Medical Data Requested
- Data from hospitals on respiratory illnesses related to pigeon droppings.
- Expert Opinion
- Sought from Dr. Sujeet Rajan, a pulmonologist.
- Petitioner's Allegations
- BMC demolished kabutarkhanas without legal authority.
- Court's Concern
- Health of the public, including children and senior citizens.