Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on banning ferocious dog breeds
What's the story
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the central and state governments, the Delhi Police, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on a petition to ban ferocious dog breeds, Bar and Bench reported. The plea was filed after a six-year-old boy, identified as Devansh Kumar, a pre-school LKG student, was attacked by a pit bull in November while playing outside his home. The court also issued notice to the dog's owner involved in the incident.
Dog seizure
Court directs MCD to ensure dog's safe confinement
The court directed the MCD to ensure that the pit bull is not released until adequate measures are taken to prevent future attacks. The dog was seized with the owner's consent, and it was revealed that the pet was unregistered, violating existing laws. The child's father has sought ₹25 lakh in compensation and directions to Safdarjung Hospital to provide free medical treatment to his child.
Past incidents
Petition highlights previous complaints, seeks government action
The petition also highlighted previous complaints about the same dog attacking others. The child's father, a daily-wage earner earning ₹10,000-12,000 monthly, seeks government compensation for medical expenses and waiver of out-of-pocket costs for the prescribed medicines. Advocate Avadh Bihari Kaushik represented the petitioner and emphasized that despite past complaints about similar attacks by this pit bull on animals and people, no action was taken.
Investigation order
Court directs police to investigate FIR expeditiously
The court has directed the police to investigate the FIR registered in connection with this incident expeditiously. A status report is to be filed by the next hearing date, which is scheduled for March 3, 2026. The court has also issued notices to all respondents involved in this case, including the Delhi Police Commissioner, the ACP of Aman Vihar, the SHO of Prem Nagar Police Station, and Safdarjung Hospital.