Published on : 10 Dec 2025, 4:59 am 2 min read

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Central and Delhi governments, Delhi Police and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on a plea to ban import, trading, selling, breeding or domesticating ferocious dog breeds [Dinesh Kumar Roy vs Union of India & Ors].

Justice Sachin Datta also issued notice to the owner of a Pitbull dog which attacked a 6-year-old child and caused grievous injuries.

The petition was filed by the father of the child seeking compensation of ₹25 lakh besides also seeking prohibition on ferocious dog breeds.

The counsel appearing for Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) informed the Court that the dog has been seized with the owner's consent.

Justice Sachin Datta directed the police authoriti

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