Telangana High Court Directs GHMC to Ensure Detailed Compliance on Stray Dog Capture and Rehabilitation

The Telangana High Court directed the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation to provide immediate and detailed compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions on the capture and rehabilitation of stray dogs.

The Court heard a petition filed by animal welfare organisations seeking suspension of ongoing dog-catching operations until proper shelters and compliance mechanisms are in place.

Petitioners highlighted that GHMC had failed to furnish the mandated list of nodal officers and institutions.

The Court permitted inspection of two animal shelters and allowed recording of conditions. It further instructed GHMC to present complete information and a senior officer at the next hearing, listed for December 9.

[Association for Animal Shelter & Rescue Aid v. GHMC]