First-Ever Pigeon Feeding Conviction: Mumbai Man Fined, Health Risks Highlighted

• Mumbai businessman Nitin Shet fined Rs 5,000 by Bandra court for feeding pigeons, marking India's first such conviction.
• Shet was charged under Sections 223(b) and 271 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for disobeying orders and spreading disease.
• The court stated that feeding pigeons violates government orders and poses a significant threat to public health.
• Pigeon droppings and feathers are linked to diseases like Cryptococcus, Histoplasmosis, Salmonella, E. coli, and respiratory issues.
• The conviction follows a July ban by the Bombay High Court on open-air pigeon feeding due to health concerns.

Why It Matters: First conviction for pigeon feeding highlights serious public health risks and legal consequences.