Rather than a humane blueprint, this SOP functions as a legally sanctioned framework for mass confinement and systemic cruelty. It directly violates the foundational tenets of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and decades of established jurisprudence.

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

concern regarding the continued non-compliance with the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) advisory dated 4th August 2025 (enclosed). This

Canine Squads have evolved from a passionate grassroots movement into quite a robust if not sophisticated civic infrastructure. What I tri

the Karnataka Veterinary Council (KVC) to evolve its role from a concerned, but primarily reactive body, responding to complaints, to a dyna

multi-pronged, 360-degree Deepawali campaign running till October 22, 2025. The core philosophy: to enabl celebration while ensuring safety

Infographic: Restructuring of Animal Husbandry Services in Bengaluru Given the citizens' confusion in transfer of ABC ARV services from BBMP to the new GBA, CJMT has has attempted to create a guide mapping the transition from the BBMP's 8 zones ( East, West, South, Yelahanka, Bomanahalli, Dasarahalli, Mahadevapura and RR Nagar) and their relevant Zonal Asst Directors to the new Greater Bengaluru Authority's 5 Corporations ie Central, East, West , South, North. . Discl

CJ Memorial Trust’s canine squads lead the way in caring for Bengaluru’s Indie dogs With canine squads, adoption drives, and awareness campaigns like #IndieProud and Million Indies Homes Project, CJ Memorial Trust leads the way in caring for Bengaluru’s Indie dogs

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