India, March 20 -- The circular will be only stayed in the State of Karnataka, the single judge bench said

The Karnataka High Court on March 19, 2024 stayed the Government of India's recent circular on banning 23 breeds of domestic dog ( Canis lupus familiaris ) on the ground that they were 'ferocious' and a 'threat to human life'.

The order was passed by a single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna in response to a petition filed by King Solomon David and Mardona Jones. Both are residents of Bengaluru. David is also a dog trainer, according to media reports .

The circular will be only stayed in the State of Karnataka, according to the bench .

The Delhi High Court had directed the constitution of a committee of experts and animal we...