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Bombay HC tells state to focus on sterilising stray dogs
The Bombay high court on Friday directed the Maharashtra government to aggressively implement the animal birth control (ABC) programme to tackle the rising stray dog population. A bench of Acting Chief Justice…
The Story in Brief
The Bombay high court on Friday directed the Maharashtra government to aggressively implement the animal birth control (ABC) programme to tackle the rising stray dog population. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam said catching adult dogs for sterilisation would stop procreation and nip the problem in the bud.
The court was hearing a suo motu petition after the Supreme Court's May 19 order to remove stray dogs from public institutions such as hospitals and schools. The state government, represented by advocate O A Chandurkar, said its affidavit already covers the ABC programme. The judges granted time for a further compliance affidavit and adjourned the matter to September 11.
The Indian Opinion
The court's focus on sterilisation rather than removal is sensible, but the real test lies in execution. Municipal corporations routinely neglect ABC programmes, and the usual narrative blames animal lovers for the crisis. The numbers will settle this: how many adult dogs get sterilised before September 11? If the state cannot show concrete progress then, the court's directive is just another order gathering dust.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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