In a recent judgement, the Kerala High Court said, “humans should be given priority over stray dogs,” said latest updates on Thursday. The Court further added, “If animal lovers come forward to rescue stray dogs, local bodies should issue licenses as per the rules.”
The judgement was passed by the Court while hearing a matter relating to, a native of Kannur alleging that stray dogs are kept under unhygienic conditions in a neighbour’s house.
The High Court also said in its judgement that dog lovers should also be aware that the nuisance of stray dogs is increasing with each passing day.
Further it is worth mentioning that, Justice PV Kunjikrishnan instructed the State government to discuss with the Central Government and prepare a guideline or scheme if necessary to manage the menace of street dogs in the State.
The instructions of the Kerala High Court on dogs are based on the petition filed by neighbours of Rajeev Krishnan, a native of Kannur, alleging that stray dogs are kept under unhygienic conditions in his house. Further detailed reports awaited in this regard.
Ms Kalinga