Supreme Court Addresses Growing Concerns Over Dog Bites.

Supreme Court Addresses Growing Concerns Over Dog Bites

Asif Iqbal | September 11, 2023 | 08:38 AM IST | Breaking News, Courts & Law, Delhi | Follow on Google News

Supreme Court Addresses Growing Concerns Over Dog Bites.

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In a surprising turn of events today at the Supreme Court, the pressing issue of dog bites once again took center stage following a recent tragic incident in Uttar Pradesh. A lawyer entered the courtroom, his arm bandaged from a recent dog attack, drawing the attention of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.

Upon noticing the lawyer’s bandaged arm during a hearing, Chief Justice Chandrachud inquired about the cause, to which the lawyer somberly responded, “I was surrounded and bitten by five dogs.” The Chief Justice, concerned for the lawyer’s well-being, inquired further, asking if the attack had occurred near his home. The lawyer affirmed this, prompting Justice Chandrachud to extend a helping hand, offering immediate medical assistance by saying, “We can arrange to take you to the hospital right away.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, also entered the conversation, expressing the gravity of the situation. He mentioned a recent incident captured on video where a child in Uttar Pradesh fell victim to a dog attack. Mehta emphasized, “We usually don’t pay much attention to these incidents, but in this case, the child contracted rabies and, despite medical efforts, succumbed to the infection while in his father’s arms.”

Chief Justice Chandrachud shared a distressing personal experience, recounting an incident from two years prior when his law clerks were attacked by street dogs while parking their car.

Recognizing the urgency of addressing the menace of street dog attacks, senior lawyer Vijay Hansaria urged Justice Chandrachud to take action. The Chief Justice responded positively, assuring that steps would be taken to address the issue.

These discussions come in the wake of several dog bite incidents across the country. Just last week, a 14-year-old in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, tragically passed away from rabies a month after being bitten by a dog. The police have filed cases against neighbors accused of feeding stray dogs, one of which was carrying the rabies virus.

Notably, the Supreme Court had previously issued a notice in June regarding a plea to euthanize extremely dangerous stray dogs. This move came in response to a horrifying incident where a nine-year-old girl was attacked by a pack of strays in her Kerala neighborhood.

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