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DELHI HIGH COURT
J.R.MIDHA
Maya D. Chablani – Appellant
Versus
Radha Mittal – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. dispute resolution regarding stray dogs. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. compassion and ethical treatment of animals emphasized. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. legal framework supporting animal welfare. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. guidelines for managing stray dogs established. (Para 17 , 25 , 33 , 37 , 44) |
| 5. rights of animals under the constitution enforced. (Para 72 , 99 , 100) |
| 6. implementation committee formed for proper compliance. (Para 146 , 150 , 152 , 156 , 157) |
JUDGMENT
1. The plaintiff has filed I.A. No. 4164/2021 to restrain defendant No.1 from feeding the stray dogs near the entrance/exit of the suit property. However, the dispute between the parties relating to the feeding of the stray dogs has been amicably resolved with the assistance of Mr. Pragyan Sharma, learned Amicus Curiae and Ms. Manisha T. Karia, learned counsel for Animal Welfare Board of India. The settlement between the parties on this issue has been recorded in the order dated 05th May, 2021, according to which, defendant No.1 agreed to feed the stray dogs at point A at fixed times. Relevant portion of the order dated 05th May, 2021 is reproduced hereunder:
"I.A. No. 4164/2021
4. Learned counsels for both the
The court affirmed the rights of community dogs under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and mandated designated feeding zones to balance the rights of animals and residents.
The main legal principle established in the judgment is the recognition of inherent rights in animals and the imposition of obligations on the State to protect the interests of animals in human-anima....
The central legal point established in the judgment is the recognition of rights inherent in animals and the obligations of humans to protect those rights, invoking the doctrine of parens patriae to ....
animals’ well-being and welfare have been statutorily recognized under Section 3 and Section 11 of the PCA Act and the rights framed under the Act. Right to live in a healthy and clean atmosphere and....
Constitutional protection of human life and safety under Article 21 takes precedence over the unhindered presence of stray animals in restricted institutional spaces. Statutory management rules do no....
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