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Per : Justice Vivek Rusia Signature Not Verified

226 of the Constitution of India in the nature of Public Interest Litigation seeking directions for the effective implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules of 2001 and 2023, and for comprehensive census of stray and pet dogs, introduction of a digital pet registration system and establishment of adequate shelter homes for stray dogs.

02. These writ petitioner were heard analogously as they raise common issues concerning the rising incidents of dog bites, alleged inefficiencies in sterilization and vaccination programmes, lack of a proper census of stray dogs, and the absence of public awareness campaigns regarding the humane treatment of community and stray dogs.

FACTS OF THE CASE

03. Petitioner – Vandana Jain (W.P. No.21831 of 2023), being an animal welfare activist and founder of the “Dogitization” initiative claims that she has dedicated her past six years in stray dog management, public awareness and strategic interventions in Indore. By focusing on 100% sterilization and vaccination of community dogs, conducting public awareness programs and training local pol