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News9liveAbuse animals for social media views? High Court calls for tougher punishment
The High Court has urged that punishments be increased for individuals who mistreat animals to obtain social‑media views. The call was reported on 29 September 2026.
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Live Law‘Animals Feel Pain, Stress And Fear’: J&K&L High Court Flags Inadequate Penalties For Animal Cruelty
On 29 September 2026, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court noted that animals are capable of feeling pain, stress and fear. The court said that the current punishments for animal‑cruelty offenses are inadequate.
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ANI NewsSC to consider NHAI plea seeking clarity on stray animal directions
The Supreme Court will review a petition filed by the National Highways Authority of India that asks for clarification on the court’s orders concerning stray animals. The request concerns how the directions should be applied on highways. The matter is…
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The New Indian ExpressDog shelter in BNCC violates SC guidelines
A dog shelter in BNCC was reported to be breaching Supreme Court guidelines. The report was dated 21 September 2026.
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LatestLYIndia News | SC to Consider NHAI Plea Seeking Clarity on Stray Animal Directions
The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition filed by the National Highways Authority of India that asks for clarification on directives related to stray animals. The request seeks guidance on how the highways authority should implement the court’s…
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Bar and BenchRe-thinking pet custody in matrimonial disputes
On 17 September 2026, an article titled “Re‑thinking pet custody in matrimonial disputes” was released. The piece examines how pets are considered in divorce cases.
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The New Indian Express
Dog shelter in north Bengaluru corporation violates SC guidelines: Report
A dog shelter operating in the northern area of Bengaluru’s municipal corporation was reported to be breaching Supreme Court guidelines. The violation was highlighted in a report dated 16 September 2026.
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The Times of IndiaSC’s stray dog directives: Kerala HC seeks monthly reports from monitoring panel
The Supreme Court issued directives concerning stray dogs, and the Kerala High Court has asked a monitoring panel to submit monthly reports on their implementation. The request for reports was made in September 2026.
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Hindustan TimesPanchkula MC tender mandates SC compliance,GPS tracking for stray dog catching | Hindustan Times
The Panchkula Municipal Corporation issued a tender on 21 August 2026 that requires contractors to follow Supreme Court directives when capturing stray dogs. The tender also obliges the use of GPS devices to monitor the dogs during the catching process.
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The TribuneHC issues notice on PIL challenging ‘administrative takeover’ of Chandigarh SPCA
The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a notice on a public‑interest litigation that questions the administrative takeover of the Chandigarh Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The filing seeks judicial review of the takeover. The notice was…
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India LegalSupreme Court mandates periodic health checks, medical records for all captive elephants
India’s Supreme Court ordered that all captive elephants must undergo regular health examinations and have their medical histories recorded. The directive applies nationwide and was issued on 18 August 2026.
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The Times of India
HC notice to govt on PIL over Rs 2.2cr fraud in gaushala
The High Court issued a notice to the government after receiving a public interest litigation that alleges a fraud of roughly 2.2 crore rupees in a gaushala (cow shelter). The case concerns alleged financial misconduct related to the operation of…
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SCC OnlineDeaths due to stray animals: SC Issues recommendations | SCC Times
The Supreme Court issued recommendations on how to address fatalities caused by stray animals. The guidance was released in India on 3 August 2026. The recommendations aim to provide a framework for preventing such deaths.
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