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GujaratSamachar EnglishGujarat High Court Issues Notice To Animal Welfare Board In State-Wide Glue Trap Ban Suit
The Gujarat High Court has issued a notice to the state’s Animal Welfare Board in response to a lawsuit that seeks a statewide prohibition on glue traps. The notice signals the court’s preliminary involvement in the case.
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The HinduSupreme Court rejects plea seeking direction to prevent cruelty to dogs in animal birth control centres
On July 27 2026, India’s Supreme Court dismissed a petition that sought an order to stop cruelty toward dogs in animal birth‑control centres. The ruling means no new directive will be issued regarding the treatment of dogs in those facilities.
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ETV BharatGujarat HC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Stray Dog Menace, Seeks Action Plan from Governments And Civic Bodies
The Gujarat High Court, on its own initiative, acknowledged the problem of stray dogs in the state. It directed state authorities and local civic agencies to prepare and submit a plan for addressing the issue.
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Vajiram & RaviNSE Ahimsa Index: India’s New Benchmark for Ethical and Animal Welfare Investing
On July 23 2026, the National Stock Exchange launched the Ahimsa Index, a benchmark intended to measure and promote investments that adhere to ethical standards and animal‑welfare criteria in India. The
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The Times of IndiaChhattisgarh reports 30,651 stray dogs sterilised in HC affidavit
Chhattisgarh state disclosed in a High Court affidavit that 30,651 stray dogs were sterilised. The information was reported on 22 July 2026.
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The New Indian Express‘Secret’ shelters: Animal lovers warn of legal action
Animal welfare advocates in India said they would pursue legal action concerning undisclosed animal shelters. The warning was issued on 18 July 2026. No further details were provided about the shelters or the legal steps.
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The Times of India
Raj HC seeks state’s affidavit on compliance of SC verdict related to stray dogs
The Rajasthan High Court has asked the state government to submit an affidavit stating whether it has complied with a Supreme Court ruling concerning stray dogs. The request was made on 2 July 2026.
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The Leaflet‘Supreme Court’s stray dogs judgment tried to solve a public health problem by declaring war on a species’, animal law expert Vivek Mukherjee notes
On July 1 2026, animal‑law expert Vivek Mukherjee said the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on stray dogs was intended to address a public‑health concern by taking aggressive action against the species. He described the decision as an attempt to solve…
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ThePrintA magistrate ordered 9 abused dogs to be returned to owner. Then Karnataka HC came to the rescue
On July 1, 2026, a magistrate in Karnataka ordered that nine abused dogs be returned to their owner. The Karnataka High Court later issued a ruling that halted that order, keeping the dogs under protection.
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The Times of India
‘Animals not chattels’: Karnataka high court refuses custody of 9 rescued dogs to owner accused of abuse
The Karnataka High Court denied custody of nine rescued dogs to their owner, who is accused of abuse. The court recognized animals as living beings rather than property. This decision took place on June 25, 2026.
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orfonline.orgSC’s Order on Street Dogs: Opportunities and Implementation Challenges
The Supreme Court issued an order dealing with street dogs, highlighting possible benefits of the ruling as well as the difficulties involved in putting it into practice. The order addresses how the decision could be implemented and the challenges that…
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Deccan HeraldEvery act of cruelty against animal is a blemish upon collective human conscience: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court stated that any act of animal cruelty reflects poorly on human society. This declaration highlights the moral responsibility humans have regarding the treatment of animals.
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The New Indian Express
Thiruvanathapuram corporation’s stray dog management plan faces legal challenge
In June 2026, the Thiruvananthapuram municipal corporation’s plan for managing stray dogs was contested in a court case. The legal filing challenges the corporation’s proposed measures for controlling the stray‑dog population.
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