John Abraham Upset With SC Order Against Stray Dogs
Bollywood actor John Abraham who is pet dog parent gets upset with SC order of displacement of stray dogs
Bollywood actor John Abraham who is pet dog parent gets upset with SC order of displacement of stray dogs from Delhi and NCR.
Actor adds displacement of stray dog will lead to public health risks: ‘Neither practical nor humane’
Recently Hon’ble Supreme Court passed an order against stray dogs which says move all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters.
SC order against stray dogs has sparked debate, with several animal rights activists and citizens sharing their views.
Well in an order Supreme Court has passed directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets and place them in shelters within eight weeks.
Recently Bollywood actor John Abraham has appealed Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Justice B. R Gavai, urging to take review on the recent Supreme Court direction for the removal of Delhi’s community dogs to shelters and faraway places, calling it ‘illegal, impractical, and inhumane.’
Letter of appeal that actor sent to SC Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Justice B. R Gavai goes like this ‘I hope you will agree that these are not “strays” but community dogs—respected and loved by many, and very much Delhiites in their own right, having lived in the region as neighbours to humans for generations.”
Actor further pointed out that the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Dog Rules 2023 and continued, “As someone who has worked in animal protection for decades, I wish to respectfully point out that this directive directly conflicts with the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, formerly the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001 and the Supreme Court’s own judgements on the issue which have consistently upheld a methodical sterilisation programme, as recommended by World Health Organisation in 1990, as the only effective and scientific solution to address the community dog population. The ABC Rules prohibit the displacement of dogs, instead mandating their sterilisation, vaccination, and return to the very areas they inhabit.” actor further added
“Where the ABC programme is implemented earnestly, it works. Jaipur has sterilised more than 70% of its dogs; Lucknow, 84%. Delhi can achieve the same. During sterilisation, dogs are vaccinated against rabies, and sterilisation results in calmer animals, fewer fights and bites, as they have no puppies to protect. Because community dogs are territorial, they also deter unsterilised, unvaccinated dogs from entering their areas.” He Further stated
‘It is neither practical nor humane to shelter or relocate them all’
The letter further warns that displacing Delhi’s estimated 10 lakh community dogs will not only cause suffering but also worsen public health risks. The letter read, “By contrast, displacement simply fails. Delhi has an estimated 10 lakh dogs. It is neither practical nor humane to shelter or relocate them all, and removal only opens the door for unfamiliar, unsterilised, and unvaccinated dogs to move in—leading to greater competition, territorial disputes, and public health risks.”
John concluded the letter by adding, “I respectfully request a review and modification of this judgment in favour of the lawful, humane, and effective ABC approach, which safeguards public health while honouring the constitutional values of compassion and coexistence, a stand the Supreme Court has consistently upheld since 2015.”
Apart from John Abraham other Bollywood celebrities who criticised SC order are Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Chinmayi Sripaada, Varun Grover, and Vir Das.
We hope SC will take John Abraham appeal review and pass order in favour of stray dogs welfare.
