SC’s order sidesteps many practical problems, and it can lead to arbitrary removal of some peaceful dogs from institutional areas. That’s neither humane nor a solution
Supreme Court’s order, yesterday, on community dogs, offers partial reassurance, given how polarised the stray dog debate has become. By upholding Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, SC has reaffirmed that indiscriminate culling cannot become state policy.
Sterilisation & vaccination remain the legal framework to manage dog populations. That matters. SC has also directed states to strengthen veterinary infra, scale up ABC centres, improve waste management around public spaces, and ensure sterilisation & vaccination of dogs removed from institutions and public areas.
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