US EditionNo One Knows Which Dog Is in What Mood, Says Supreme Court on Animals Roaming on Roads
The Supreme Court considers whether to prioritize public safety or animal welfare in managing stray dogs, with references to Japan's successful euthanasia policy since 1950.
- The Supreme Court continued hearings on stray-dog petitions on Wednesday, examining competing claims from petitioners representing victims of dog attacks, animal-welfare organisations, and authorities.
- Since last year, a bench led by Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan ordered Delhi municipal authorities to round up and shelter stray dogs, triggering protests from animal-rights groups who warned against indiscriminate removal.
- The court heard evidence attempts as a petitioner sought to show a photograph of an elderly alleged victim attacked by stray dogs, but the court declined to view it; counsel cited Japan and the United States' shelter and euthanasia practices.
- Animal-Rights activists warned against indiscriminate removal of strays since last year, arguing stray dogs support urban ecosystems and impact garbage management and monkey populations.
- The court must weigh public-safety and animal-protection claims as hearings continue, with a ruling that could shape municipal policy on sheltering or removing stray dogs and impact urban ecology.
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