Punjab and Haryana HC Criticizes Dog Confinement; Chandigarh MC Files Complaint Against Activist

The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized authorities for routinely confining an aggressive mother dog at an SPCA shelter, which led to the dog eating one of its pups during nearly 60 days of caging. The court emphasized that aggression alone does not justify such confinement and urged humane management and alternative measures. Following the court's rebuke, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation filed a complaint against animal activist Saarthak Jain, prompting allegations of retaliation. The MC has committed to shifting SPCA animals within 10 days and allowing volunteers to assist after registration.