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Live LawWildlife Board Expert Panel Recommends Against Proposed Sharavathi Hydropower Project Inside Sanctuary:…
On 10 July 2026, a wildlife‑board expert panel advised against a planned Sharavathi hydropower scheme that would be sited inside a protected sanctuary. The panel’s recommendation was based on its assessment of the project’s likely effects on the sanctuary’s wildlife.
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The Times of IndiaRaj 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.
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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
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 the health problem by…
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ThePrintA magistrate ordered 9 abused dogs to be returned to owner. Then Karnataka HC came to the rescue
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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Live Law
Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Coordinating Assault On Society Resident Feeding Stray…
The Gujarat High Court released a man on bail. He had been charged with organizing an assault on a resident of a housing society who was feeding stray animals.
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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.
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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 ExpressThiruvanathapuram 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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Live Law
Kerala High Court Suo Motu Impleads Union, Forest & Wildlife Dept To Consider Improvement Of Kottiyoor…
The Kerala High Court has taken the initiative to include the Union and Forest & Wildlife Departments in discussions regarding the enhancement of the Kottiyoor area.
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The Times of India
Madras high court seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on steps taken to tackle stray dog menace
The Madras High Court asked the governments of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to provide a report on the actions they have taken to address the stray‑dog problem. The court’s request seeks details of measures implemented to tackle the menace.
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Live Law
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 issued on June 22, 2026.
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ThePrint
Kerala’s tallest elephant, now in Supreme Court. How a ‘property’ dispute became an animal welfare case
The tallest elephant in Kerala has become the subject of a legal case that has reached India’s Supreme Court. The dispute originally concerned ownership of the animal but was later recharacterized as an animal‑welfare matter. The case was reported in…
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