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Supreme Court Mandates Chief Secretaries' Presence for Nationwide Stray Dog Management Hearing
Nov 03, 2025 12:42 am CST
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a critical case on stray dog management on November 3, requiring Chief Secretaries from most states and Union Territories to appear in person. The court expressed dissatisfaction with widespread non-compliance regarding the Animal Birth Control Rules of 2023, emphasizing the issue's impact on both public safety and India's global reputation. Only West Bengal, Telangana, and Delhi have submitted the required documentation thus far.
Supreme Court Mandates Physical Appearance of Chief Secretaries in Stray Dogs Case
Oct 31, 2025 03:27 pm CST
The Supreme Court has rejected virtual appearance requests from chief secretaries in the stray dogs case, requiring physical attendance on November 3 from officials of all states and Union territories except West Bengal and Telangana. Justice Vikram Nath criticized officials for "sleeping" on court directives and failing to implement Animal Birth Control rules uniformly across India.