The Supreme Court of India has permitted euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill, or demonstrably dangerous stray dogs to mitigate the threat to human life. The ruling includes several directives to manage the rising stray dog population, emphasising public safety and animal welfare.
An animal lover allegedly assaulted a security guard in west Delhi following a dispute over the alleged beating of a stray dog, police said.
Delhi Police have registered two FIRs in connection with the killing of a stray dog in Kirti Nagar, West Delhi. The cases involve a security guard accused of killing the dog and an animal activist accused of assaulting the guard.
Animal rights activists in Lahore have condemned the Punjab government's culling of stray dogs, citing cruel methods and violation of animal welfare policies.
A five-year-old boy was mauled to death by stray dogs in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, prompting calls for compensation from the bereaved family.
Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, Telangana, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about animal welfare.
The Supreme Court of India has affirmed that the right to live with dignity includes the right to live without the threat of harm from stray dogs, dismissing petitions seeking to overturn earlier directives on relocation and sterilisation.
A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while defecating in a field. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.
A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while going to the fields near her village. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.
A stray dog bit at least 40 people in Kaij town, Beed district, Maharashtra, leading to a rush for anti-rabies vaccinations and heightened concerns about stray animal control.
More than 60 people, including wedding guests and family members, were injured after a stray dog went on a biting spree during a bride's farewell ceremony at a banquet hall in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, leading to panic and a stampede-like situation.
Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, Telangana, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about animal cruelty.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, are investigating the death of a stray dog at a housing society after a complaint was filed. This follows a separate incident where a resident was accused of threatening to poison stray dogs.
A stray dog that allegedly fatally attacked an 84-year-old bedridden woman in Vellarakad, Kerala, has been confirmed to be rabies-infected after a postmortem examination. The incident has raised concerns about stray dog populations and public health in the region.
The fresh incident follows killing of nearly 500 stray dogs in different districts of Telangana since January 6.
Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury, a Rajya Sabha MP, has been served a notice for breach of privilege for bringing a stray into the Parliament complex and allegedly making derogatory remarks against MPs.
The Supreme Court on Friday modified its August 11 direction prohibiting release of stray dogs from pounds in Delhi-NCR and said the picked up canines should be sterilised, vaccinated and released back in the same area.
Questioning senior advocate Raju Ramachandran who appeared for Gandhi, the bench said, "You said the court should be circumspect in its remark but have you asked your client what kind of remarks she has made? Have you heard her podcast? She has made all kinds of remarks against everybody without even thinking. Have you seen her body language?"
The Supreme Court on Friday said a 'blanket direction' to pick up stray dogs in Delhi-NCR and place them in shelters without evaluating the existing infrastructure might lead to a 'catch-22 situation' as the directive might be impossible to comply with.
A Chennai policeman on night patrol sparked controversy after making a 'harassment' remark to a woman feeding stray dogs at Thiruvanmiyur beach. The incident, including the cop snatching her phone, went viral on social media.
Mumbai faces a shortage of dog shelters following a Supreme Court order to relocate stray canines after sterilization and vaccination. The city has over 90,000 stray dogs but only eight shelters, requiring significant expansion to comply with the court's directive.
Block Medical Officer Dr Dharmendra Sharma terminated the services of a cleaner with immediate effect and ordered that the seven days' salary of the on-duty nurse be deducted, he added.
Its August 11 direction, which prohibits the release of stray dogs from dog shelters, shall be kept in abeyance for the time being, the apex court said.
The Supreme Court has directed chief secretaries of states and Union Territories (excluding West Bengal and Telangana) to appear on November 3 to explain the lack of compliance affidavits in the stray dogs case.
Chief Justice of India assures to look into a plea regarding stray dogs after a previous order mandated relocation of strays in Delhi-NCR.
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government and civic bodies to address the 'extremely grim' stray dog menace by picking up strays and housing them in shelters for sterilization and immunization. The court also warned against obstructing authorities and ordered the creation of a helpline for reporting dog bite cases.
'It will be an explosion of zoonotic diseases from these places.' 'People will not be able to live or work for kilometres around these places where thousands of street dogs are kept.'
A two-judge bench of the top court had on August 11 directed authorities in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) to start picking up stray dogs from all localities "at the earliest" and relocate the animals to dog shelters.
A 21-year-old BBA student was brutally attacked by a pack of stray dogs in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, sustaining severe injuries. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for action from local residents.
The incident took place on Tuesday night in Arjun Dumri village under Hata police station limits.
Ritika Sajdeh, wife of India cricket star Rohit Sharma, has stepped into the heart of a raging debate - publicly condemning the Supreme Court's order to clear Delhi-NCR's streets of stray dogs, calling them 'a heartbeat, not a menace.'
The mother of a man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta claims her son is an animal lover and was protesting a Supreme Court order on stray dogs.
The Supreme Court has directed authorities in Delhi-NCR to relocate stray dogs to shelters, emphasizing public safety and addressing concerns about dog bites, particularly among vulnerable populations.
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets following concerns about rabies and dog bite incidents, particularly those involving children. The court criticized animal lovers and activists, questioning their ability to compensate for the loss of life due to rabies.
A pack of stray dogs in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has killed a 12-year-old girl and injured 14 people in the past 10 days. The situation has escalated to the point where the administration is advising residents to carry sticks when venturing out in the evening and urging parents not to allow children to go outside alone. The administration is conducting awareness campaigns and a sterilization drive to control the stray dog population. Authorities have also emphasized proper waste management to prevent strays from scavenging for food.
The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case regarding the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR following widespread protests against an earlier order. A new three-judge bench will review the matter, focusing on the implementation of animal birth control rules and the creation of adequate shelters.
The man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta told investigators he planned a protest against the Supreme Court's order on relocating stray dogs, similar to Anna Hazare's anti-corruption protests.
The Supreme Court has issued a directive mandating the complete disposal of leftover food inside its court complex to prevent animal bites, following concerns about stray dogs roaming the premises.
Many also displayed a picture of Lord Shiva with a dog seated next to him, symbolising the cultural and spiritual connection between humans and animals.
A stray dog was found carrying a dead newborn child in its mouth in a bustling area of Rewa city in Madhya Pradesh, prompting the police to launch a probe to find out those who dumped the baby, an official said on Thursday.
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