stray dog menace

Supreme Court said Article 21 includes access to public spaces without fear of dog bites, while warning states that non compliance may invite contempt, disciplinary action and tortious liability.

A rabid stray dog went on a rampage in Kaij town in Maharashtra's Beed district on Monday, biting at least 40 people within the...

Despite crores spent on dog sterilisation between 2022 and 2025, hospital data shows daily dog bite cases persist, raising serious questions about monitoring, tender rates, and whether the sterilisation exercise existed largely on paper rather than streets.

A Gurugram man has been acquitted after a seven-year legal battle that began with a dispute over stray dogs. The court found no evidence of stalking or harassment, noting contradictions in the complaint and ruling that the accusations stemmed from a neighbourhood rivalry.

The Gujarat government will establish Animal Birth Control centres across all municipalities to manage the stray dog population. Supported by a ₹70 crore budget, the plan expands sterilization facilities from eight corporations to a statewide network, starting with 33 centres in the first phase.

Doctors cited respiratory complications and the need for intensive care as the boy was referred from Bhiwandi to Thane and later Mumbai, while hospital authorities maintained that vaccines, serum and antibiotics were administered on time.

The Bench took note of recent dog bite incidents involving foreign tourists in Kerala and warned states that failure to act in sensitive public spaces like beaches could have wider economic consequences for tourism dependent regions.

Amicus curiae Gaurav Agarwal presented state wise data exposing gaps in shelters, fencing and sterilisation capacity. The Bench warned states against filing vague affidavits and indicated strong strictures for continued non compliance.

Activists claim dogs were injected with poison while sleeping, costing Rs 500 per animal including disposal. FIRs name sarpanches and officials, while police plan exhumations and post mortems to establish coordinated cruelty across Telangana villages.