07/12/2023
The central government on Wednesday assured the Delhi High Court that it would swiftly deliberate on the demand for a ban on licenses for breeds of dogs deemed dangerous.
Following this assurance, the bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna, disposed of a petition advocating for a prohibition on such breeds.
The petition, filed by The Legal Attorneys & Barristers Law Firm, identified dangerous breeds, including Pitbull, Terrier, American Bulldog, Rottweiler, Japanese Tosa, Bandog, Neapolitan Mastiff, Wolf Dog, Boerboel, Presa Canario, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and crossbreeds involving these dogs.
The counsel representing the Union of India informed the court that a decision would be made expeditiously, preferably within three months, following consultations with all stakeholders.
In response, the petitioner's counsel argued that no action had been taken on the representation, despite 35 countries imposing a ban on such "dangerous dogs."
