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Will Ask States To Pay Heavy Compensation For Dog-Bite Incidents: Supreme...

The Supreme Court of India has announced plans to impose heavy compensation on state governments for dog-bite incidents, particularly those affecting children and the elderly, due to the lack of implementation of stray dog management norms over the past five years. The court also indicated that dog feeders and lovers will share liability for such incidents, emphasizing the need for accountability.

Will Ask States To Pay Heavy Compensation For Dog-Bite Incidents: Supreme...

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Key Highlights

  • Supreme Court to impose heavy compensation for dog-bite incidents.
  • States criticized for failing to implement stray dog control norms for five years.
  • Accountability extended to dog feeders and lovers for dog-bite incidents.
  • Compensation will be sought for injuries and deaths, especially involving children and the elderly.
  • Next hearing on the matter scheduled for January 20.
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Sources

  1. For Every Dog Bite, Heavy Compensation Likely On States: Supreme Court
  2. For every dog bite death, we'll likely impose heavy fine: Supreme Court warns states
  3. Supreme Court signals heavy compensation in dog-bite cases, questions liability of dog feeders
  4. Will Ask States To Pay Heavy Compensation For Dog-Bite Incidents: Supreme...

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