In Re: “City Hounded By Strays, Kids Pay ... vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh

insc-2025-1357 Supreme Court of India 7 November 2025 • 19 min read
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In Re: “City Hounded By Strays, Kids Pay ... vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated November 7, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1357). Suo motu case arising from a news report about stray dog attacks on children. The Supreme Court issued directions regarding stray animal management and public safety, appointing a Special Public Prosecutor to continue conducting the proceedings. The bench comprised Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sandeep Mehta.

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Summary

Suo motu case arising from a news report about stray dog attacks on children. The Supreme Court issued directions regarding stray animal management and public safety, appointing a Special Public Prosecutor to continue conducting the proceedings.

What was the outcome of In Re: “City Hounded By Strays, Kids Pay ... vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh?

Suo motu case arising from a news report about stray dog attacks on children. The Supreme Court issued directions regarding stray animal management and public safety, appointing a Special Public Prose...

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1357)