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News India Live, Digital Desk: There is an undeclared fear roaming in the streets of India these days – ‘stray dogs’. Sometimes a child playing in a park is scratched, and sometimes an elderly person going out for a morning walk gets bleeding. When this issue reached the Supreme Court, some things happened during the hearing which shocked everyone. Justice Surya Kant, who will become the future Chief Justice (CJI), asked some questions in a strict tone by giving the example of Maneka Gandhi’s old statements and ‘Ajmal Kasab’.
Actually, the matter was related to the menace of stray dogs. There was silence in the court when Justice Surya Kant mentioned a viral video or statements of Maneka Gandhi (who is known for animal rights). It is reported that he expressed his displeasure and asked why animal rights advocates do not understand the suffering of common humans who are becoming victims of dog attacks.
Why did Justice Surya Kant take the name of ‘Kasab’?
The biggest discussion here is about the example given by Justice Surya Kant. Taking the name of Kasab, he explained that every living being has its own instinct. The judge indicated that just as Kasab had his own nature and his nature caused so much destruction, similarly dogs also have their own nature. The law will have to decide whether the rights of animals stand at the cost of human life?
The court clearly believes that no officer or social worker can insult or abuse a common man just because he is troubled by the attack of stray dogs and has come forward with his complaint. This was a direct reference to the alleged call recordings of Maneka Gandhi, where she had allegedly scolded those who complained about the dog issue.
What is the stand of the general public?
If seen, this fight is about animal love versus public safety. The heated debate we witnessed in the Supreme Court shows that even the law is now realizing that the situation is getting out of control. The judges’ reasoning was simple ‘There should be animal rights, but the safety of citizens is paramount.’
In today’s era when news of dog attacks make headlines in newspapers every day, this stand of the Supreme Court is a big relief for the people. Now the question is whether Maneka Gandhi and animal rights organizations will change their stand after this comment? Or will the atmosphere of fear continue in the streets?
