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9 Oct 2026
Madras High Court Orders Inquiry Into Unauthorised Auction Of 200 Buffaloes Offered By Devotees, Action…
On October 9, 2026, the Madras High Court directed an investigation into the illegal sale of two hundred buffaloes donated by worshippers. The animals had been given to a temple…
Source: Live Law
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9 Oct 2026
Supreme Court Pulls Up Kerala Govt Over Compliance With Direction On Elephant’s Upkeep
On October 9, 2026, the Supreme Court criticized the Kerala government regarding its failure to follow orders concerning the care of elephants. The court addressed the state administration over inadequate…
Source: Live Law
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9 Oct 2026
Kerala High Court Warns Of Closing All Livestock Markets If Animal Market Monitoring Committees Not…
On October 9, 2026, the Kerala High Court threatened to shut down every livestock market in the state. This warning was issued because authorities failed to establish required monitoring committees…
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9 Oct 2026
Delhi High Court Seeks Finalisation Of SOP For Use Of Service Dogs To Aid Movement Of Persons With…
On October 9, 2026, the Delhi High Court addressed the rules surrounding service animals. The court requested the completion of standard operating procedures for assistance dogs that help disabled individuals…
Source: Live Law
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8 Oct 2026
Cattle Smuggling Allegations Without Communal Tension Not Public Order Issue: J&K&L High Court Quashes…
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh ruled that allegations of cattle smuggling do not constitute a threat to public order if they do not incite communal tension.…
Source: Live Law
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21 Sep 2026
NHAI Urges Supreme Court To Clarify Direction To Remove Stray Animals, Says Primary Responsibility With…
The National Highways Authority of India asked the Supreme Court on 21 September 2026 to clarify a directive that it should remove stray animals from highways. NHAI said the chief…
Source: Live Law
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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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15 Sep 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea by Wildlife CEO seeking protection in leopard poaching case
On 15 September 2026, the Supreme Court of India said it would hear a petition filed by the chief executive of Wildlife, who is asking for protective measures in a…
Source: Bar and Bench
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14 Sep 2026
Madras HC quashes animal cruelty case against man accused of pelting stone at dog that bit him
On September 14, 2026, the Madras High Court dismissed an animal‑cruelty case against a man who had allegedly thrown a stone at a dog that bit him. The court ruled…
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9 Sep 2026
Cattle Markets Must Comply With Animal Welfare Rules: Kerala High Court Directs All District Collectors…
On September 9 2026, the Kerala High Court ordered all district collectors in the state to make sure that cattle markets comply with existing animal‑welfare regulations. The directive applies to…
Source: Live Law
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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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29 Aug 2026
2026 LiveLaw (SC) 867 | WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION CENTRE AND ORS. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
On 29 August 2026, the Supreme Court of India recorded case number 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 867. The petition was filed by the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and other petitioners…
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24 Aug 2026
‘Public Utility’ No Licence To Override Forest, Wildlife Laws: Rajasthan High Court Quashes NHAI…
On 24 August 2026, the Rajasthan High Court set aside a National Highways Authority of India approval for a highway project, stating that labeling the project a “public utility” does…
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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1 Aug 2026
People Abandon Cattle On Roads, But Feel Offended If They Are Used For Food : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that some people leave cattle on highways but object when those animals are used for meat. This comment was reported on 1 August 2026.
Source: Live Law
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