New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the increasing number of dog bite incidents across the country and strongly criticised municipal authorities and local bodies for failing to effectively implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules.
A three-judge Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria was hearing detailed arguments in a suo motu case initiated by the Court on the issue of stray dogs and other animals in public places. The hearing in the matter will continue on Thursday.
"We are conscious that these things are happening. Children, adults are getting bitten, people are dying," the Bench observed, underlining the gravity of the situation. The Court further note...