Overview

• Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy ordered GHMC to free the dog Ares after owner E.B. Dakshina Murthy challenged its detention in a writ petition.
• The court mandated that Dakshina Murthy shift Ares to a secure location where the pet cannot come into contact with strangers.
• GHMC officials were authorized to initiate legal proceedings if the Dogo Argentino breed is confirmed to be banned under Indian law.
• Ares was originally seized on May 19 following a complaint by the owner’s brother alleging the dog attacked him, resulting in medical treatment.
• The owner had argued that GHMC’s temporary caging arrangements compromised the dog’s welfare and lacked proper notice prior to detention.