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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


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


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 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


Impact of Delhi’s new street dog guidelines
The Delhi government has issued new guidelines dated 13 Sept 25, for managing street dog populations, rabies eradication, and reducing human

The CJ Memorial Trust
Sep 16, 20253 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


FAQ: Understanding the Supreme Court Order on Street Dogs (Aug 22, 2025) - A Guide for Bangaloreans
The recent Supreme Court (SC) order has caused some concern among animal caregivers in Bangalore. This FAQ is designed to cut through the noise and provide clear, accurate information based on the actual court document. Please read this to understand what the order actually means for you and the community animals in Bangalore.
Q1: What is the most important thing for us to know right now?A: Stay Calm and Continue Your Work Compassionately. The SC has reaffirmed the Animal

The CJ Memorial Trust
Aug 23, 20254 min read


A Sigh of Relief and a Call to Action🙏
Animal lovers have been praying. The bench, led by Justice Vikram Nath, has provided something crucial: the time and space for a more rational, compassionate, and nationwide discussion on human-animal coexistence.

The CJ Memorial Trust
Aug 22, 20253 min read


A Compassionate Path Forward: Protecting Karnataka's Street Dogs While Safeguarding Our Communities
The recent discourse surrounding street dogs, amplified by the Supreme Court's observations and the troubling path taken by Delhi, weighs heavily on our hearts. It implies a false choice – that caring deeply for animals means neglecting human safety. Nothing could be further from the truth. We, the animal lovers and advocates of Karnataka, stand unequivocally committed to both human well-being and animal welfare. We want to step up as citizens, NGO's corporates and government

The CJ Memorial Trust
Aug 14, 20256 min read


PCA Act 1960 Broad Summary (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
Summary& Highlights of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

The CJ Memorial Trust
Jun 6, 202576 min read


Remove Spikes on Public fences
pressing issue of spiked fences being used in public construction in and around Bangalore. These fences have been causing immense suffering

The CJ Memorial Trust
Mar 2, 20253 min read
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