Kerala High Court Stays Government’s Plan to Euthanize Stray Dogs

The Kerala High Court has put a hold on the state government’s plan to euthanize stray dogs, as per the Animal Welfare Rules. The court’s decision comes after a petition was filed by animal welfare organizations, challenging the government’s move to cull stray dogs. The petitioners argued that euthanizing stray dogs would be a violation of animal rights and would not address the root cause of the problem. The court has asked the government to explore alternative methods to manage the stray dog population, such as sterilization and vaccination. The government had proposed to euthanize stray dogs that were deemed aggressive or a threat to human life. However, animal welfare organizations had opposed the move, citing that it would be inhumane and ineffective. The court’s decision has been welcomed by animal lovers and welfare organizations, who have been advocating for a more humane approach to managing stray dogs. The Kerala High Court’s decision is a significant milestone in the fight against animal cruelty and highlights the need for a more compassionate approach to animal welfare. The court has also asked the government to submit a report on the number of stray dogs in the state and the measures being taken to manage them. The government has been given a deadline to submit the report, and the court will hear the matter again after that. The petitioners had argued that the government’s move to euthanize stray dogs was arbitrary and without any scientific basis. They had also pointed out that the Animal Welfare Rules do not permit the killing of stray dogs, except in exceptional circumstances. The court has agreed with the petitioners and has asked the government to reconsider its decision. The Kerala High Court’s decision is a victory for animal welfare organizations, who have been fighting for the rights of stray dogs. The court’s decision has also highlighted the need for a more effective and humane approach to managing stray dogs. The government had proposed to euthanize stray dogs using a combination of methods, including shooting and poisoning. However, animal welfare organizations had opposed these methods, citing that they were inhumane and would cause unnecessary suffering to the animals. The court has agreed with the petitioners and has asked the government to explore alternative methods, such as sterilization and vaccination. The Kerala High Court’s decision is a significant step forward in the fight against animal cruelty and highlights the need for a more compassionate approach to animal welfare. The court’s decision has been welcomed by animal lovers and welfare organizations, who have been advocating for a more humane approach to managing stray dogs. The government has been given a deadline to submit a report on the number of stray dogs in the state and the measures being taken to manage them. The court will hear the matter again after that, and it is expected that the government will be asked to reconsider its decision. The Kerala High Court’s decision is a milestone in the fight against animal cruelty and highlights the need for a more effective and humane approach to managing stray dogs. The court’s decision has also highlighted the need for a more scientific approach to managing stray dogs, rather than relying on arbitrary and inhumane methods. The petitioners had argued that the government’s move to euthanize stray dogs was without any scientific basis, and the court has agreed with them. The Kerala High Court’s decision is a victory for animal welfare organizations, who have been fighting for the rights of stray dogs. The court’s decision has also highlighted the need for a more compassionate approach to animal welfare, and it is expected that the government will be asked to reconsider its decision. The Kerala High Court’s decision is a significant step forward in the fight against animal cruelty, and it is expected that it will have a positive impact on the welfare of stray dogs in the state.

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