Supreme Court's Suo Motu Cognizance on Stray Dog Bites

In response to rising cases of stray dog bites, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a report highlighting the menace, particularly concerning infants in Delhi.

Key Points

• The report indicates hundreds of dog bites in Delhi and nearby regions, contributing to rabies and affecting children and the elderly.
• The bench has directed that the facts are recorded and the matter is registered as suo motu, to be presented before Chief Justice of India for further orders.