1. Though this interlocutory application having Diary No.84327/2016 was lodged, being not maintainable, by the Registry on the ground that it relates to the conduct of other party appearing before the Court, on being mentioned by Mr. Anand Grover, learned senior counsel appearing for the person concerned, it was directed to be taken up at 3.00 p.m. and, accordingly, it was taken up. As the matter was mentioned at 2.00 p.m., we sought the assistance of Mr. Ranjit Kumar, learned Solicitor General and Mr. Dushyant Dave, the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association. Be it noted, at the time when Mr. Grover mentioned the matter, Mr. Gaurav Bhatia, the Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association also echoed the feelings expressed by Mr. Grover and sought leave to assist the Court. As the petitioner was present at that time, we fixed the time for hearing of the application at 3.00 p.m.

2. The petitioner has filed Writ Petition (C) No.805 of 2015, which pertains to the challenge to the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules of 2001, framed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. It is appropriate to note here that the case was listed along with the bunch of writ petit