TODAY, THE SUPREME COURT said it would be issuing directions to regulate the feeding of dogs within government buildings and institutional premises.
A special Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria was hearing a suo motu petition concerning the ‘menace’ of dog biting.
“We will issue an order in a few days regarding government institutions where employees are supporting and encouraging dogs in that area,” the Bench said. It has reserved the order for the same.
The Bench turned down the request to hear counsel before passing such orders.
“With regard to government institutions, we will not hear anybody,” the Bench said emphatically.
The Bench also took note of the affidavits filed by the various States and Union Territories regarding compliance with the Animal Birth Control Rules. The Court has also added the Animal Welfare Board of India as a respondent.
The Bench also noted that senior advocate Gaurav Agarwal would continue to act as amicus curiae in the matter.
The Bench also allowed the intervention applications filed by those describing themselves as victims of dog bites. The Court said they would not need to make any deposit, as was the case with those who filed applications espousing the cause of stray dogs.
