Overview
- Punjabi singer Mika Singh appealed to the court to avoid steps that harm dog welfare and pledged 10 acres of land for shelters, requesting trained manpower and responsible caretakers to run them.
- A three-judge bench led by Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N. V. Anjaria stated it has not ordered blanket removal of all street dogs and emphasized strict compliance with the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.
- The court reiterated that management of stray populations must rely on sterilisation, vaccination and, where appropriate, re-release into original territories.
- The proceedings continue as a suo motu case on public safety and animal welfare, with further hearings scheduled.
- An earlier November 7 order required removal of dogs from specific public places and mandated sterilisation and vaccination before transfer to shelters, drawing protests and debate, with veteran actor Sharmila Tagore listed among applicants.