Stray dog euthanasia: Bengaluru civic bodies will have separate committees
Bengaluru's civic bodies are establishing separate committees to assess the need for euthanasia of stray dogs following a Supreme Court ruling. The ruling allows euthanasia for dogs that are rabid, incurably ill, or aggressive, but emphasizes the need for expert assessment. Concerns have been raised about potential misuse of this provision, which could lead to unnecessary euthanasia of healthy dogs.
- ▪The Supreme Court has permitted euthanasia for stray dogs under specific conditions.
- ▪Bengaluru's corporations will form committees to evaluate cases for euthanasia.
- ▪Animal rights activists warn that the lack of clear guidelines may lead to misuse of the euthanasia provision.
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With the Supreme Court permitting municipal authorities to adopt legally permissible measures, including euthanasia in cases involving “rabid, incurably ill or demonstrably dangerous or aggressive dogs,” Bengaluru’s corporations are in a bind as to how to interpret it.In its order, the Supreme Court clearly underscored that the authorities concerned must undertake euthanasia only after due assessment by qualified veterinary experts and strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, and other applicable statutory protocols.For this purpose, all the corporations will now also have committees of their own to assess the requirement for euthanasia and make a decision on it.Earlier, euthanasia was possible…
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