Supreme Court of India

IN RE: “CITY HOUNDED BY STRAYS, KIDS PAY PRICE” versus

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Reported as [2025] 8 S.C.R. 1845
Bench J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan JJ.
Decided 11 August 2025

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What the Court ordered

We are of the view that the aforesaid petition should be heard by this Court.

Judgment, page 16

From the headnote

Issue for Consideration In the instant petition, the issue centres around the disturbing pattern of dog bites in the country. Whether immediate steps need be taken to take care of the menace of dog bites leading to rabies. Headnotes† Directions by the Supreme Court – Menace of dog bites – At the highest risk are the visually impaired persons, young children, elderly persons – Immediate action required – Directions issued: Held: (i) The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) and

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