The issue of stray dogs in India is both emotive and complex with animal lovers and those who fear for their safety on either side. In case of a grievance, the residents must approach the committee first, the court said, as per the newspaper.

The court also said that every RWA should have an Animal Welfare Committee to ensure compliance with provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and to maintain harmony between feeders and other residents. In simple terms: no one can restrict another from feeding dogs, until and unless it is causing harm or harassment to themĪs per Indian Express, the high court put the burden on law enforcement agencies to ensure that there is no hindrance caused to any person in carrying out activities related to street dogs at the permitted spots.Īlso, it is the duty of the local SHO to “ensure peace and harmony among residents of the area”, the court said. The verdict also discussed dog categories based on the roles they play service, therapy, rescue, hunting, tracking, cadaver, detection, police, and cancer detection dogs.Any person having compassion for stray dogs can feed them at their private entrance or driveway of their house or any other place not shared with other residents.It has to be fed and tended to at places within its territory that are not frequented by the general public.The high court laid down the following guidelines: Later, a settlement took place between the two and a designated place was fixed for feeding the canines.

One of them had sought direction to restrain the other from feeding street dogs near the entrance of a property.

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