Delhi Court Advocates Stray Dog Policy Framework

The Delhi High Court has urged the city government and relevant authorities to explore establishing a policy framework for stray dog rehabilitation. Justice Mini Pushkarna stressed the need for a coordinated approach to address this pressing issue.

Recognizing the requirement for policy-level intervention, Justice Pushkarna referred the matter to the Chief Secretary of Delhi. The Chief Secretary has been tasked with assembling a meeting involving stakeholders such as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Animal Welfare Board of India for policy development on relocating and rehabilitating stray dogs.

The court underscored the necessity of formulating a rehabilitation policy amid safety concerns related to stray dog attacks. The case originated from a plea by Pratima Devi, an advocate for stray dogs, with the matter scheduled for an August 6 hearing.

(With inputs from agencies.)