Supreme Court Questions "Humanity" in MCD Stray Dog Bills Debate, Calls for Video Evidence
SC questions humanity in stray dog bills debate, demands video evidence for next hearing.
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मुख्य तथ्य
Supreme Court hearing objections to MCD stray dog Bills
SC questioned petitioners to 'ask what humanity is'
Video evidence to be played in next hearing
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Constitutional provisions related to animal welfare (DPSP, Fundamental Duties)
Legal framework for animal protection (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Animal Birth Control Rules)
Role and responsibilities of local self-governance (municipal corporations) in public health and animal management
Judicial review and interpretation of laws concerning human-animal conflict
Ethical considerations in public policy and governance
Human-animal co-existence and public safety vs. animal rights debate
दृश्य सामग्री
Delhi: Hub of MCD Governance & Supreme Court Deliberations
This map highlights Delhi, the national capital, where the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) operates and where the Supreme Court of India is located. The ongoing debate on stray dog bills involves both these crucial institutions, underscoring the challenges of urban governance and animal welfare in a densely populated metropolitan area.
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और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
The issue of stray dog management in India has been a long-standing challenge, often leading to human-animal conflict. Historically, municipal bodies have struggled with effective and humane solutions.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and subsequently the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001 (and its 2023 iteration), provide the legal framework for managing stray dog populations through sterilization and vaccination rather than culling. Despite these guidelines, implementation varies, and public safety concerns frequently clash with animal welfare advocacy, leading to judicial interventions.
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding animal welfare and protection in India: 1. The 'Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' falls under the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. Article 48A of the Constitution, a Directive Principle of State Policy, mandates the state to protect and improve the environment and safeguard wildlife. 3. The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023, primarily focus on culling stray dogs to manage their population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is correct: 'Prevention of cruelty to animals' is Entry 17 in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule. Statement 2 is correct: Article 48A (DPSP) indeed mandates the state to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023, like its predecessor, primarily focuses on humane population management through sterilization and vaccination (ABC program), not culling.
2. In the context of municipal governance and animal management in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Municipal Corporations derive their powers and responsibilities for public health and animal control from the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. 2. The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023, place the primary responsibility for implementing stray dog management programs on local authorities and Animal Welfare Organizations. 3. The Supreme Court of India has, in various judgments, emphasized the need for a balance between public safety and the humane treatment of animals. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is incorrect: Municipal Corporations (urban local bodies) derive their powers and responsibilities from the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, not the 73rd (which deals with Panchayati Raj Institutions). Statement 2 is correct: The ABC Rules, 2023, clearly delineate the roles of local authorities (like municipal corporations) and Animal Welfare Organizations in implementing ABC programs. Statement 3 is correct: The Supreme Court has consistently highlighted the need for a balanced approach in human-animal conflict cases, as seen in the current debate.
3. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty enshrined in the Constitution of India that relates to environmental protection or compassion for living creatures?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Options A and B are directly from Article 51A(g), which states 'to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.' Option C is from Article 51A(h). Option D is Article 51A(k), which was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, and relates to education, not directly to environmental protection or compassion for living creatures in the same vein as (g) or (h).
संबंधित लेख
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दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय ने निजी स्कूलों में शुल्क विनियमन पर रोक लगाई
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