Bengaluru, The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday overturned a directive of the Center regarding ban on import, breeding and sale of specific breeds of dogs that have been declared dangerous by an expert committee under the Animal Husbandry Ministry.
The court highlighted the importance of consulting pet owners and relevant organizations before imposing such restrictions and emphasized their responsibility if their pets cause harm and expense.
A March 13 directive from the Animal Husbandry Ministry had directed states and union territories to refrain from granting licenses or permits for activities involving breeds identified as potentially dangerous, such as the Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu.
The Centre's decision was inspired by several incidents of fatal attacks that led to breeds such as the Pitbull Terrier, Taos Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier being classified as "dangerous".
The ban covers a wide range of breeds, most commonly including ban dogs or bandogs, rottweilers and terriers.
In its judgment, the High Court stressed the need for consultation with PE owners and relevant stakeholders before imposing such restrictions, thereby ensuring a fair and inclusive decision-making process.
The court highlighted the importance of consulting pet owners and relevant organizations before imposing such restrictions and emphasized their responsibility if their pets cause harm and expense.
A March 13 directive from the Animal Husbandry Ministry had directed states and union territories to refrain from granting licenses or permits for activities involving breeds identified as potentially dangerous, such as the Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu.
The Centre's decision was inspired by several incidents of fatal attacks that led to breeds such as the Pitbull Terrier, Taos Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier being classified as "dangerous".
The ban covers a wide range of breeds, most commonly including ban dogs or bandogs, rottweilers and terriers.
In its judgment, the High Court stressed the need for consultation with PE owners and relevant stakeholders before imposing such restrictions, thereby ensuring a fair and inclusive decision-making process.
