Will look into the matter... Chief Justice spoke on SC order on stray dogs
The matter of catching stray dogs and keeping them in safe places has also been raised before Chief Justice of India (CJI) Gavai. Raising the issue, he told the CJI that it is regarding community dogs. Another bench of Justice JK Maheshwari has directed against killing and rehabilitation of dogs. On this argument, CJI Gavai said that he will look into it.
Will look into the matter...
Raising the matter, he mentioned before CJI BR Gavai that the matter is already pending before a separate bench and notice was issued. He also informed the court about the previous order of the Supreme Court which banned the killing of stray dogs. And compliance of existing laws and rules for stray dogs was made mandatory.
The lawyer mentioned before CJI BR Gavai that the matter is already pending before a separate bench and notice was issued.
CJI Gavai said that another bench has already passed the order
It is worth noting that in May last year, many cases related to stray dogs were ordered to be closed. A bench of Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Sanjay Karol in the Supreme Court had said that it is best for the High Court or "other forums" to decide independently on any local issue. Its only direction was that all decisions taken should be in accordance with the "new rules (from 2023), which establish mechanisms to prevent unnecessary pain and suffering on animals, especially dogs.
Last year, many cases related to stray dogs were ordered to be closed
Let us tell you that on August 11, the Supreme Court had made a big intervention in the matter of increasing 'terror' of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. The Supreme Court had ordered to catch the dogs in the entire NCR including Delhi to Noida-Ghaziabad and keep them in separate safe places. In Delhi, MCD and NDMC were directed to immediately pick up stray dogs. The Supreme Court had said that start picking up all stray dogs immediately and send them to another area.
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The Supreme Court had also said that if any organization obstructs the forceful capture of dogs, then it will have to face strict action from the Supreme Court. No one's feelings should be hurt in this process.
Increasing 'terror' of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court had said that for the time being you forget all the rules. We have to catch stray dogs from all areas. To ensure this, immediate action will be taken. Steps should be taken so that children, women and the elderly are safe on the streets and are not at risk of rabies. We will not allow anyone to adopt. The streets need to be completely free of stray dogs.
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Summary
Meanwhile the Supreme Court had said that only the government will be heard in this case and applications from dog lovers or any other party will not be accepted. The Supreme Court has directed the National Capital Territory of Delhi, MCD and New Delhi Municipal Corporation to immediately build a shelter for dogs and submit a report on the construction of infrastructure within 8 we
.