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Mumbai Youth Congress Challenges Supreme Court Order on Stray Dog Removal: Legal and Ethical Concerns Raised
Nov 29, 2025 10:03 pm CST
The Mumbai Youth Congress has formally petitioned Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to stay the Supreme Court's November 7 order mandating removal of stray dogs from public institutions. Led by President Zeenat Shabrin, the organization argues the directive contradicts existing animal welfare laws, lacks infrastructure for proper implementation, and bypasses scientifically-proven humane approaches to stray dog management. The petition calls for a Constitution Bench rehearing to consider established welfare protocols and prevent potential suffering to animals.
Mumbai Faces Critical Shortage: 90,000 Stray Dogs but Only 8 Shelters as Supreme Court Orders Relocation
Nov 09, 2025 02:28 am CST
Mumbai is grappling with a severe imbalance between its stray dog population and available shelter facilities. With over 90,000 stray dogs but only eight shelters, civic officials face significant challenges implementing the Supreme Court's recent directive to relocate stray canines following sterilization and vaccination. Animal welfare activists argue that mass relocation could disrupt territorial behaviors and worsen the situation, advocating instead for enhanced animal birth control programs as a more sustainable solution.