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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicAnimal rights

Topic: animal rights

ABC rules not implemented properly. Don’t blame the dog, blame the government

Animal rights activists voice their concerns at a discussion on India’s Animal Birth Control rules organised by the Compassionate Citizens of India at the Press Club of India.

‘Death warrant for dogs’: Animal rights activists to launch ‘do-or-die’ protest Sunday against SC order

Animal lovers point out that eliminating dogs from the streets pose risks of unimaginable ecological imbalances, disease outbreaks among others.

The Supreme Court is losing its credibility. It should frighten us all—Maneka Gandhi

The dogs will survive whatever orders are passed. But institutions are more fragile than we imagine. Once lost, the trust they embody takes generations to rebuild.

Hiding under torched vehicles, waiting for hands that feed—impact of violence on Nepal’s stray dogs

Sneha Shrestha feeds hundreds of stray dogs a day in Kathmandu. A long-awaited draft animal welfare law was under process in Nepal, but then the violence happened, she rues.

ABC of Animal Birth Control: Why Delhi’s stray dog sterilisation programme isn’t working as it should

ABC effort is at centre of debate on stray dog management following SC order that has prompted nationwide protests. ThePrint talks to ABC centres on sterilisation & challenges they face.

Mass culling to dog tax & abandonment fine, how various countries manage stray dog population

From euthanasia & mass culling to neutering & multi-faceted policies, ThePrint takes a deep dive into stray management in different countries in the backdrop of angry protests against SC order.

Detained, booked for protesting SC order on strays, activists call for ‘humane’ middle path

While a section including both individuals and groups such as RWAs have welcomed the move to remove strays, animal rights groups have termed the order ‘cruel’ and ‘inhuman’.

SC’s order on strays ‘band-aid fix,’ say activists; ask ‘how many shelters can they build in 8 weeks?’

Animal rights activists criticise judgment as short-sighted. Rescuers say solution lies in controlling stray population through vaccination and sterilisation, not in mass removal.

SC orders removal of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets within 8 weeks; warns anyone who obstructs

Top court further says it will hear arguments from Centre, but will not entertain petitions from dog lovers or any other parties.

ThePrint Quiz, 20 April, 2025: Prevention of cruelty to animals

Each year, April is observed as the month for prevention of cruelty to animals. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of laws and significant dates associated with the movement.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.