Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of rabies cases, deaths from stray dog bites

Directing that it be taken on record, the court said, “We take suo motu cognisance. Registry shall register the petition and register it as suo moto.”

While referring to the report, the court said hundreds of dog bites reported in cities and their outskirts are leading to rabies, and ultimately, children and the elderly are falling prey to the dreadful disease.

The bench directed that the matter, along with the news report, be placed before Chief Justice of India B R Gavai for appropriate orders.