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VINOD S. BHARDWAJ
Mrinalini Sharma – Appellant
Versus
State of Union Territory Chandigarh – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. incident of dog attack leading to injury. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments regarding respondent's obligations to manage stray dogs. (Para 5 , 6 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. court's observations on administration's responses and management schemes. (Para 7 , 8 , 12 , 14) |
| 4. public safety obligations and strict liability principles. (Para 19 , 20 , 24) |
| 5. compensation awarded to the petitioner for her injuries. (Para 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33) |
JUDGMENT
Vinod S. Bhardwaj, J.
The prayer in the present petition is for seeking issuance of directions to the Respondent to take immediate steps to curb the menace of stray dogs within the territorial jurisdiction of Union Territory, Chandigarh and to ensure that the laws are implemented with promptitude. A further prayer of compensation for the injury caused as well as mental and physical trauma suffered by the Petitioner due canine attack while jogging in a Park in Sector-16, Chandigarh is also claimed.
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