Constitution of India , Art.226— Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (59 of 1960) , S.38— Animal Birth Control Rules (2023) , R.11(19)— Public Interest Litigation – Directions for impounding stray dogs – Modification of – After suo motu cognizance was taken of a news report regarding stray dogs menace, two judges’ bench had directed municipal authorities to capture, sterilize and permanently impound all stray dogs – Directions were intended to protect citizens from aggressive and rabid stray dogs – However, blanket prohibition on release of all stray dogs was found to be too harsh and impractical by the three judges bench – R. 11(19) of ABC Rules 2023 mandates that sterilized and vaccinated stray dogs should be released back into their original localities – Said practice is scientifically sound, prevents overcrowding in shelters and compassionate treatment is given to dogs by releasing them in their familiar environment – Furthermore, presently municipal bodies do not have infrastructure and resources required for permanent impounding of stray dogs – All healthy strays were directed to be sterilized, dewormed, vaccinated and released back into their localities – However, rabid or aggressively behaving dogs must not be released and should be kept in separate pounds – Municipal Authorities were directed to create designated feeding spaces in each ward and prohibit street feeding
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