SC to deliver verdict today on stray dogs relocation in Delhi-NCR

August 22, 2025 10:41 AM

SC to deliver verdict today on stray dogs relocation in Delhi-NCR

The apex court is set to deliver its verdict on the issue of relocating stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region on Friday, amid extensive debate and dissent from animal rights activists and organisations. The judgment will be delivered by a three-judge Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria, in the suo moto case titled “In Re: City Hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price.” The case addresses a previous direction by a two-judge Bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala, which had...

CJI to review conflicting Supreme Court orders on community dogs

August 13, 2025 2:18 PM

CJI to review conflicting Supreme Court orders on community dogs

Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Wednesday said he would examine the ongoing matter relating to community dogs, following concerns over conflicting Supreme Court directions on the issue. The matter was mentioned before a bench headed by the CJI by advocate Nanita Sharma, who pointed out that two different benches of the apex court have passed varying orders on stray dog management. Sharma referred to an earlier order by a bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol, which stated t...