New Delhi, Sep 9 : The Supreme Court on Friday suggested those who feed dogs that are stray could be held accountable for their vaccinations and accountable for the costs in the event that these animals attack people while highlighting a necessity to come up with a solution for the threat posed by stray dogs.As an apex court of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and J.K.Maheshwari was hearing petitions in connection with the stray dog threat in Kerala, Justice Khanna orally stated that he is a dog lover , and there are many dog lovers .He also suggested that those who feed stray animals could be able to keep a number or markings on the animal they feed.
“They are responsible for vaccinations and the cost in case a person gets assaulted,” he said.
The bench emphasized that it is crucial to find a solution of the threat posed by stray dogs and also to create an equilibrium between those who feed stray animals and also safeguard innocent individuals from being attacked by the stray dog.
It was noted that it is essential to recognize that there is a problem .dogs may become aggressive because of a lack of food or contract an infection.The report further stated that dogs suffering from rabies may be placed in an animal shelter by the authorities concerned.
Advocate V.K.Biju stated that since August 8, people have died and children as well as women are being slain by vicious dogs in public spaces.Biju has brought up the issue of dog attacks by stray animals before the highest court and also highlighted the tragic death of the victim, who was 12 years old, in Kerala.
Counsel representing the Kerala government The Kerala government’s counsel The Kerala government’s counsel cited Kerala High Court judgment passed in 2015 to eliminate the dog population that is stray according to local body laws.
The court also directed the Sri Jagan Commission, formed by the Supreme Court in 2016 to investigate complaints regarding dog attacks and the distribution of compensation for victims in Kerala and to submit the report.
After hearing arguments, supreme court set the case for a second hearings on the 28th of September and allowed animal rights groups to intervene.
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