HC stays return of abused dogs to owner
The Karnataka High Court has overturned a lower court order that would have returned nine abused dogs to their alleged abuser. The court emphasized that animals are sentient beings entitled to protection and dignity, criticizing the lower court's decision as 'preposterous.'
Why it matters
The ruling sets a significant legal precedent for animal welfare and the judicial recognition of animal rights in India.
Observing that “the arc of justice must extend even to those who cannot approach the courts themselves”, the High Court of Karnataka set aside a trial court order directing that nine abused dogs be handed back to their alleged tormentor during the pendency of the investigation. It called the order “preposterous to say the least” and one that “shocks the conscience of the court.”
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