After considering the stray dog menace in Kerala, the Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that compassion for stray dogs cannot hold a society to ransom. “Compassion should be shown towards stray dogs but ... these animals cannot be allowed to become a menace to society. Mr. Steephen contended that while the 1960 law clearly allowed the “destruction” of stray dogs, the 2001 Rules gave full protection to stray dogs. Justice Misra pointed out that Mr. Steephen’s plea should be first heard as it challenged the validity of the 2001 Rules itself. “Is this problem of stray dog menace only in Kerala and not in other States,” asked the Bench.

Source: The Hindu September 14, 2016 21:55 UTC