Supreme Court Slams Sharmila Tagore's 'Unrealistic' Stray Dog Plea

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News18•09-01-2026, 14:07
Supreme Court Slams Sharmila Tagore's 'Unrealistic' Stray Dog Plea
- •The Supreme Court criticized Sharmila Tagore's arguments against a one-size-fits-all approach to stray dogs as 'completely devoid of reality'.
- •The court dismissed examples like a friendly dog at AIIMS, stating dogs with ticks in hospitals could have 'disastrous consequences'.
- •Tagore's lawyer suggested an expert committee to identify 'aggressive' dogs and color-coding collars, citing Georgia and Armenia.
- •The Supreme Court questioned the practicality of such solutions given India's population, calling for realism.
- •The court clarified it did not order removal of all stray dogs, but rather treatment according to animal birth control (ABC) rules.
Why It Matters: Supreme Court rejects Sharmila Tagore's stray dog arguments, emphasizing realism over idealized solutions.
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