Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Mumbai Authorities Reinforce Pigeon Feeding Ban Amid Legal Scrutiny
People in Mumbai are not allowed to feed pigeons in certain areas, and the city is trying to stop them.
The local government is worried about health problems from the pigeons.
There was a protest when the city covered the feeding areas, but the city has covered them again.
The High Court said the city can take action, and the Supreme Court agreed.
The High Court told the city to report people who continue to feed the pigeons to the police and ensure the areas are cleaned.
Mumbai civic body re-covers Dadar Kabutarkhana after protests and clashes.
The BMC is taking measures to prevent pigeon feeding due to health concerns.
Bombay High Court has not ordered kabutarkhana closures, but the BMC can enforce rules.
Supreme Court refused to intervene in the Bombay High Court's order.
High Court directed BMC to file FIRs against those feeding pigeons defying the ban.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Bombay High Court, Supreme Court
- What
- Mumbai civic body re-covers Dadar Kabutarkhana, implements measures and enforces ban on feeding pigeons.
- When
- Recent days, with legal developments as of the Supreme Court on Monday.
- Where
- Dadar, Mumbai
- Why
- To address health concerns related to pigeon droppings and enforce the ban on feeding pigeons in public areas.
Those feeding pigeons
BMC & Court
Pigeon Feeding
Those feeding pigeons
Contest the ban, believe in the practice of feeding pigeons.
BMC & Court
The BMC and the High Court are concerned with health risks and nuisance caused by pigeon droppings, and are enforcing regulations to protect public health.
- Action
- Re-covering of Kabutarkhana, FIRs against feeders.
- Location
- Dadar, Mumbai
- Key bodies
- BMC, Bombay High Court, Supreme Court
- Concern
- Public health, Hygiene
- Legal Status
- High Court order affirmed by Supreme Court
