Delhi High Court's Latest Directions on Stray Dog Management (2026): Key Orders Explained

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  Delhi High Court's Latest Directions on Stray Dog Management: A Scientific and Humane Approach India's growing street dog population has long been a subject of public concern. Balancing public safety with animal welfare requires solutions that are effective, lawful, and humane. In its latest proceedings, the Delhi High Court has emphasized exactly that—encouraging a scientific approach instead of fear-driven measures. The Court's directions reinforce the principles of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023 , highlighting sterilisation, vaccination, transparency, and community participation as the most effective way to manage community dogs. Key Directions of the Delhi High Court 1. Pilot Sterilisation and Vaccination Camps The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to conduct pilot Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) camps in one ward each. The objective is to e...
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Pashu Bandhu Parivar,JU Demand Urgent Action on Animal Welfare
Jammu, April 2:
Pashu Bandhu Parivar, a group created by students of Jammu University, submitted a strong memorandum to the Registrar, demanding immediate and concrete action to address ongoing animal welfare concerns within the campus.
The group raised serious issues including the continued absence of a structured animal welfare system, delays in constituting the Animal Welfare Club, and alarming past incidents of dog poisoning. They asserted that neglect and lack of coordination have worsened the situation for community animals.
Calling for accountability, the students have sought a written response within one month, detailing the university’s actions over the past three years. They also demanded transparency regarding the approval, structure, and operational status of the Animal Welfare Club.
Importantly, the memorandum presses for the immediate designation of feeding zones, citing Supreme Court directions on the protection and care of stray animals.
The group emphasized that animal welfare is not optional but a legal and moral responsibility, urging the administration to adopt a compassionate, practical, and well-regulated approach without further delay

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