India, Feb. 26 -- Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

SC directs Animal Welfare Board to pass order on management of feral, free-ranging, domesticated dogs in wildlife habitats, forests

The Supreme Court (SC) directed the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) February 19, 2024 to go through the representation made by the Bombay Natural History Society regarding management of feral, free-ranging and domesticated dogs in wildlife habitats and forests.

The apex court asked AWBI to give the petitioner a personal hearing and pass a speaking order within four weeks thereafter.

The petitioner said that although guidelines have been framed by AWBI rega...