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The current election campaign also brings out another facet of Maharashtra's current political picture.

SC shift on stray dogs is welcome — and humane

January 07, 2026 3:39 pm

The solution to overcrowded shelters is humane euthanasia, or “compassion”, constitutionally speaking — a quick end to unnecessary suffering

In stray dogs and Aravalli hill cases, the Supreme Court has gone against its formidable legacy

January 08, 2026 11:17 am

The very institution that once insisted on expert-driven governance solutions now appears willing to substitute scientific analysis with judicial intuition. Interim orders, passed without a full evidentiary foundation or inclusive hearing, risk entrenching irreversible consequences

Only 22% of Gurgaon’s stray dogs sterilised, Haryana tells Supreme Court

November 04, 2025 1:48 pm

Haryana government, in a compliance affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on October 31, stated that 12,670 of stray dogs have been sterilised, vaccinated, dewormed, and tagged.

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Inside Track: Dogged Activity

August 24, 2025 7:13 am

Bombay’s first riot was in 1832, when a mob of 200, mostly Parsis, attacked policemen who were trying to round up strays. The community has special affection for the canine breed and even includes a dog in its funerary rites.

The dogs are to be taken to shelters, with no prospect of being returned to their home territories.

After SC order, finding homes for our indie dog friends

August 19, 2025 11:03 am

The world’s fourth-largest economy, with a hugely successful Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), can surely find the resources and technical solutions to care for the bezubaan (voiceless) denizens of Delhi and beyond

‘Not strays, they belong to us...’ Protesters question inefficiency of authorities in stepping up sterilisation

August 19, 2025 5:35 am

Cutting across age groups, the protest saw huge participation from dog lovers.

Best of Both Sides: SC order on stray dogs overlooks that compassion is what makes a city a home

August 15, 2025 6:49 am

The root cause of death by rabies is the shortage of rabies vaccines at government hospitals. Sending every single stray to a shelter cannot be a one-stop-solution to India’s rabies crisis

The streets are no place for dogs. If Delhi gets it right, it can set a precedent for the nation

August 14, 2025 5:52 pm

Public fear of dogs is real and must be respected, but it should be addressed by tackling the root causes of aggression

Don’t blame the street dogs. It is only an easy way out

August 13, 2025 7:10 am

It should hold the state accountable instead. The order is also in contravention of existing laws, the Court’s precedent, and the Constitution

Goa’s Cabinet has approved a ban on Pitbull and Rottweiler dog breeds, citing concerns over aggression. However, veterinarians argue that proper training, socialization, and responsible ownership are key to preventing behavioral issues.

Will banning pitbulls and rottweilers bring down dog aggression issues in Goa? Here's what veterinarians from the state have to say

February 20, 2025 6:35 pm

The proposed ban has ignited a debate among veterinarians, pet owners, and animal welfare activists, many of whom argue that aggression in dogs is more a result of improper training and neglect than an inherent breed characteristic