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16 Sep 2026
Kerala High Court Calls For Monthly Compliance Report From Local Bodies On Steps To Curb Stray Dogs Issue
On 16 September 2026, the Kerala High Court ordered local bodies in the state to submit monthly reports on the actions they are taking to address the stray‑dog issue. The…
Source: Live Law
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16 Sep 2026
Stray dogs: Kerala HC to monitor implementation of Supreme Court directions every month
The Kerala High Court announced that it will review the enforcement of Supreme Court orders concerning stray dogs each month. This monitoring directive was reported on 16 September 2026.
Source: Bar and Bench
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8 Sep 2026
High Court Seeks Delhi Govt Response On Implementing Action Plan To Eliminate Rabies In Stray Dogs
The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government to provide a response regarding the execution of its action plan aimed at eradicating rabies among stray dogs. This request was…
Source: Live Law
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20 Aug 2026
Karnataka High Court Closes DRDO Officers’ Quash Plea In Case Over Disappearance Of 21 Stray Dogs;…
On August 20, 2026, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition by Defence Research and Development Organisation officers that sought to quash a case concerning the disappearance of 21 stray…
Source: Live Law
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14 Aug 2026
Growing Stray Dog Population Root Of Problem, Aggressively Implement Sterilisation Programme: Bombay High …
The Bombay High Court stated that the increasing number of stray dogs is a primary cause of related issues and directed authorities to carry out an intensive sterilisation program. The…
Source: Live Law
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11 Aug 2026
Karnataka HC allows police to file chargesheet on disappearance of 21 stray dogs from DRDO township
On August 11, 2026, the Karnataka High Court ruled that police can submit a chargesheet about the disappearance of 21 stray dogs from a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)…
Source: Bar and Bench
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4 Aug 2026
Gujarat High Court Suggests Area-Wise Sterilisation, Vaccination & Geo-Tagging Of Stray Dogs
On August 4, 2026, the Gujarat High Court recommended that stray dogs be sterilised, vaccinated and fitted with geo‑tags on an area‑wise basis. The suggestion is intended to manage and…
Source: Live Law
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3 Aug 2026
Stray Dogs Issue: Delhi High Court Directs Launch Of Pilot Sterilisation Camp, Says Dogs Won’t Be Sent To …
On August 3 2026, the Delhi High Court ordered the establishment of a pilot camp to sterilise stray dogs in the city. The court also specified that the dogs involved…
Source: Live Law
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30 Jul 2026
Stray Dog Attack Victims Can Claim Damages For Panchayat’s Failure To Perform Statutory Duties: Kerala…
Victims of stray‑dog attacks in Kerala may seek compensation if a local panchayat does not fulfil its legal responsibilities for dog control. The provision allows claims for damages caused by…
Source: Live Law
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28 Jul 2026NHAI Intensifies Measures to Prevent Accidents Caused by Stray Animals on National Highways
The National Highways Authority of India is stepping up actions to reduce road accidents involving stray animals on national highways. The agency says the new measures are intended to prevent…
Source: PIB
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23 Jul 2026
Delhi High Court registers suo motu PIL on stray dogs issue
The Delhi High Court initiated a suo motu public‑interest litigation concerning stray dogs. The filing was made on 23 July 2026.
Source: Bar and Bench
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22 Jul 2026
‘Common Man Is Really Troubled’: Delhi High Court Initiates Suo Motu PIL On Stray Dogs Management
On July 22, 2026, the Delhi High Court opened a suo motu public‑interest case concerning how stray dogs are managed in the city. The court said that ordinary citizens are…
Source: Live Law
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22 Jul 2026Government of India outlines major steps to strengthen veterinary services, expand dairy cooperatives, and manage stray dogs
The Government of India announced on 22 July 2026 a set of measures aimed at bolstering veterinary services, widening the reach of dairy cooperatives, and improving the management of stray…
Source: PIB
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21 Jul 2026Strict compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5 of 2025, In Re: City Hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price, the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India dated 27.11.2025 and the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.
On 21 July 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requiring strict adherence to stray dog management regulations. The notice mandates compliance with Supreme Court orders from…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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21 Jul 2026
Madras High Court Expresses Displeasure On Lack Of Steps To Curb Stray Dog Menace
The Madras High Court said it was dissatisfied with the absence of actions to address the stray dog problem. The statement was made on 21 July 2026.
Source: Live Law
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22 Jun 2026
Madras High Court Directs Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Govts To Report Steps Taken To Remove Stray Dogs From…
The Madras High Court has ordered the governments of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to submit a report detailing the actions they have taken to manage stray dogs. This directive was…
Source: Live Law
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27 May 2026
Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against Car Driver For Allegedly Killing Stray Dog, Says Mere Accident…
The Calcutta High Court dismissed a case against a car driver who was accused of killing a stray dog, stating that it was merely an accident. The incident occurred in…
Source: Live Law
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25 May 2026
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea over Punjab CM’s statement on elimination of stray dogs
The Supreme Court declined to consider a petition regarding a statement made by the Chief Minister of Punjab about eliminating stray dogs. The decision was made on May 25, 2026.
Source: Bar and Bench
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23 May 2026
NGO Moves Supreme Court Against ‘Indiscriminate Culling Of Stray Dogs’, Says SC Direction Being…
An NGO has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the widespread culling of stray dogs. They argue that the Supreme Court’s previous directions regarding the treatment of stray dogs are…
Source: Live Law
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20 May 2026
Stray Dogs Can Be Maintained In Campuses Only If Student Bodies Accept Liability : Supreme Court Allows…
The Supreme Court has ruled that stray dogs can be maintained on campuses. However, this is conditional upon student bodies accepting liability for the animals. This decision was made on…
Source: Live Law
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