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

The Supreme Court said hundreds of dog bites reported in cities and their outskirts are leading to rabies.

By: Express News Service
New Delhi | Updated: July 28, 2025 11:17 AM IST

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

Amid the nationwide outcry over rising cases of stray dog bites, the Supreme Court Monday took suo motu cognisance of a news report about infants in Delhi falling prey to the menace.

Terming it “very alarming,” Justice J Pardiwala, presiding over a two-judge bench also comprising Justice R Mahadevan, said the news item has some alarming and disturbing facts.

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.

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