John Abraham to Hon’ble Chief Justice on Supreme Court Direction to Jail Delhi Dogs: Dogs are Delhiites and They are Loved
Actor and dog dad John Abraham sent an urgent appeal to Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Justice B. R Gavai, urging a review of the recent Supreme Court direction for the removal of Delhi’s community dogs to shelters and faraway places, calling it illegal, impractical, and inhumane.
In his letter, John says, ‘I hope you will agree that these are not “strays” but community dogs—respected and loved by many, and very much Delhiites in their own right, having lived in the region as neighbours to humans for generations.’
He points out that the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Dog Rules 2023 require the sterilisation, vaccination, and return of community dogs to their home areas—an approach endorsed by the World Health Organisation and proven effective in cities like Jaipur (70% dogs sterilised) and Lucknow (84%).
The letter further warns that displacing Delhi’s estimated 10 lakh community dogs will not only cause suffering but also worsen public health risks, as new, unvaccinated dogs move in due to the ‘vacuum effect’ created by dogs who are removed. He appeals for compassion, science-based solutions, and compliance with Indian law to safeguard both humans and animals.
John explains methodological animal birth control ‘safeguards public health while honouring our constitutional values of compassion and coexistence’.
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