Supreme Court Rebukes Maneka Gandhi Over Stray Dog Order Remarks, Emphasizes Accountability

The Supreme Court of India reprimanded former Union Minister and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi for public remarks criticizing its orders on managing stray dogs, stating her comments amounted to contempt of court but refrained from initiating proceedings out of magnanimity. The bench emphasized its serious stance on holding dog feeders accountable for bite incidents and questioned Gandhi's contributions to budgetary allocations for stray dog control. Advocates highlighted the need for effective sterilisation programs and transparent reporting mechanisms amid rising dog bite cases and fatalities nationwide.