New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Animal rights activist and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday welcomed the Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai's decision to examine the ongoing issue related to relocation of stray dogs and urged him to hear all sides and make a decision in accordance with the law.

Her remarks followed the Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai's statement that he would examine the ongoing issue of dog relocation, after an advocate raised the matter, noting that different Supreme Court benches had issued conflicting directions.

Speaking to ANI, Maneka Gandhi criticised Justice JB Pardiwala's ruling that ordered the Delhi-NCR municipal authorities to start removing stray dogs from all localities within eight weeks and house the...