Supreme Court Nudges States, UTs Over Stray Dogs Menaces, Says, ‘India Shown In Bad Light’

The Supreme Court of India came down heavily on the states and the union territories over the stray dog issues. The apex court highlighted that officials need to be made accountable for failing to control the menace while safeguarding animal and human rights. A Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath on Monday summoned the chief secretaries of all states and Union territories to appear in person on November 3, demanding explanations for their failure to submit compliance affidavits despite being given sufficient time.