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Supreme Court Orders - how does AW and guardians respond?
This judgment, and more importantly the AWBI SOP framework evolving around it, creates both:
a serious danger to India’s street dogs,
AND
a massive opportunity to force long-overdue structural accountability onto governments.
That is the key strategic pivot.

The CJ Memorial Trust
May 194 min read


WHAT THE SUPREME COURT HAS EFFECTIVELY DONE TODAY 19 May 2026
This SC judgment today 19 May 26 is a deeply significant and painful turning point for everyone involved in street dog welfare, animal advocacy, municipal governance and public safety across India.

The CJ Memorial Trust
May 196 min read


“Judgement Day” for India’s Street Dogs — and for all who care for them
Today 19 May 2026, the Supreme Court is expected to pronounce one of the most significant judgments India has ever seen on the issue of street dogs, public safety, municipal responsibility, and animal welfare.
For the last many months, animal lovers, feeders, rescuers, shelters, veterinarians, municipal bodies, and advocacy organisations across India have lived through relentless uncertainty, anguish, trolling, threats, and fear — while also acknowledging the genuine public

The CJ Memorial Trust
May 193 min read


The Four-Legged Pacemakers: Why Bengaluru’s Indies are the Real Winners of the TCS 10K
If you were at the TCS World 10K this weekend, you might have seen the elite women runners sprinting toward a record. But if you looked clos

The CJ Memorial Trust
Apr 274 min read


Urgent implementation of AWBI Advisory For Rescue Centers & 24/7 Helpline
concern regarding the continued non-compliance with the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) advisory dated 4th August 2025 (enclosed). This

The CJ Memorial Trust
Apr 243 min read


Citizen Matters/Oorvani Talk on Pawsitive Coexistence 10 April 2026
Canine Squads have evolved from a passionate grassroots movement into quite a robust if not sophisticated civic infrastructure. What I tri
Priya Chetty-Rajagopal
Apr 163 min read


A Nation Divided, A Constitution Stretched: The Agony of India's Stray Dog Debate
heartbreaking issue: the fate of street dogs. What began as a Supreme Court suo moto hearing on Aug 11th has morphed into a national schism
Priya Chetty-Rajagopal
Jan 206 min read


AnimalWrites.in: #PawsAndPost, The Countdown to a Collective Voice Nov 29
The clock is ticking towards November 29, the day we will physically converge to make our voices heard. This is not just about mailing a letter; it is about creating a powerful, visible tableau of collective concern. The campaign by Animalwrites.in is a city-wide, peaceful action to urge the Hon’ble Supreme Court to reconsider its order on the removal of community dogs from schools, hospitals, and other public spaces. We are turning the nostalgia of the postal system into a p

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 24, 20257 min read


Bangalore Streetie Protest 18 Nov Freedom Park
Hundreds of concerned citizens, representing a broad cross-section of Bangalore, gathered at Freedom Park for the city's first major protest

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Feasibility and Policy Review for GoK re SC 7/11 Order
Feasibility and Policy Review of the Supreme Court's November 7th Directive on Stray Dog Relocation: A Prudent Path Forward for the State of Karnataka
Executive Summary: Balancing Judicial Mandate with Public Health Pragmatism

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 16, 202517 min read


GoK mandates free emergency treatment for animal/snake bites across Pvt &Govt Hospitals
GoK ensure assured, free, timely emergency treatment for victims of dog/animal bites and snake bites across both Government & Private Hosp

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 16, 20254 min read


Proactive & Collaborative Framework for KVC Karnataka Veterinary Council - Proposal
the Karnataka Veterinary Council (KVC) to evolve its role from a concerned, but primarily reactive body, responding to complaints, to a dyna

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 6, 20257 min read


Building Robust Public Veterinary Infrastructure and Capacity for Rescues, Lower & Middle-Income Pet Parents, and Animal Owners
Dogs looking lost at a hospital 4 Nov 2025 Dr Shamla Iqbal, I.A.S. Principal Secretary Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Government of Karnataka, Vikasa Soudha, Bangalore 560001 (via email : prsahf@gmail.com ) Through Proper Channel Cc To: 1. The Dean, Karnataka Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore 2. The Commissioner, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Bangalore 3. The Honourable Minister for Animal Husbandry, Government of Kar

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 6, 20254 min read


Multi-Pronged Approach to Animal Welfare Reform
At the CJ Memorial Trust, we are taking a multi-pronged, systemic approach to tackle one of India's most pressing animal welfare challenges: the stray dog population and the critical shortage of veterinarians equipped to humanely manage it.
Our strategy focuses on reforming veterinary education at its source to build a sustainable pipeline of skilled, compassionate, and legally-aware veterinarians. To this end, we have launched a coordinated campaign, reaching out to multipl

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 3, 20256 min read


The Imperative for Building India's Animal Birth Control Capacity: A Strategic Nexus of Welfare, Law, and Economics
The compassionate methodology of ABC-ARV (Anti-Rabies Vaccination) is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the only sustainable and ethical solution for managing street dog populations and controlling rabies. However, the chasm between legislative intent and on-ground impact is vast, bridged only by one critical element: massive, immediate capacity building across our veterinary and administrative institutions.

The CJ Memorial Trust
Oct 30, 20254 min read


The Bengaluru Blueprint for a Joyful & Judicious Deepawali
multi-pronged, 360-degree Deepawali campaign running till October 22, 2025. The core philosophy: to enabl celebration while ensuring safety

The CJ Memorial Trust
Oct 22, 20254 min read


Community Unites on World Rabies Day for Successful Free Vaccination & Awareness Drive at Cubbon Dog Park
Community Unites on World Rabies Day for Successful Free Vaccination Drive at Cubbon Dog Park

The CJ Memorial Trust
Sep 28, 20256 min read


The Imperative of Universal Ear Notching for Spayed Female Dogs
absence of visible, universal marker leads to a significant welfare issue: female dogs undergoing unnecessary, risky, traumatic repeat spay

The CJ Memorial Trust
Sep 22, 20254 min read


BBMP urged to start cat neuter by KAWB in line with ABC Rules 2023 ..
Cat neutering is also mandated by ABC Rules 2023, but the State Animal Welfare Board should instruct municipality to do so. This is now done

The CJ Memorial Trust
Sep 13, 20254 min read


End Inhumane Employment of Security Dogs at Hotels, Software Parks etc
Does your heart ache when you see the tired security dog at the gate of hotel or software park , sniffing at car boots, walking around listelssly and breathing gas fumes. Mine too. But its s time to act, so I said, well lets do something about it and stop this outdated practice. Join me, wont you? Please sign this perition : https://www.change.org/HotelDogCruelty

The CJ Memorial Trust
Sep 13, 20253 min read
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