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Supreme Court rejects plea on cruelty to dogs in animal birth control centres
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The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking directions to prevent cruelty to dogs in animal birth control centres and shelters. The bench refused to entertain the plea, citing lack of jurisdiction and existing regulatory mechanisms.
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Supreme Court rejects plea on cruelty to dogs in animal birth control centres
The Supreme Court on July 27, 2026, dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by animal rights activists seeking directions to the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) over alleged cruelty in dog birth control centres. The bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, noted that the AWBI already has regulatory powers and that the petition did not establish a prima facie case of systemic abuse. The court reserved its order on July 26 but delivered the verdict the following day. The PIL had cited reports of overcrowding and inadequate veterinary care in shelters across Maharashtra and Delhi.
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