Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:45pm on 13 Aug 2025,Wednesday India
A heated clash broke out outside the Supreme Court on August 11 after its order to relocate stray dogs from Delhi-NCR to shelters. Viral video footage shows a lawyer slapping a dog lover twice before bystanders intervened. The altercation occurred on the same day the court directed civic bodies to move strays to CCTV-equipped shelters with sterilisation and vaccination facilities. Justice JB Pardiwala emphasised public interest, urging swift action. The order, prompted by rising dog bite and rabies cases, drew strong criticism from animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi, who called it “impractical” and “financially unviable.” Chief Justice BR Gavai has assured a review.
