BANGALORE: The Karnataka high court on Friday said disease-free, vaccinated and sterilized stray dogs that are a menace to the public can be exterminated in a humane manner.
A division bench of Chief Justice Vikramajit Senand Justice B V Nagarathna said, however, that dogs cannot be culled en masse. Asking the Bangalore municipal corporation to verify the activities of NGOs involved in sterilization and vaccination of stray dogs, the court directed it to ensure clearance of garbage to keep stray dogs in check.
The court also said guidelines should be framed for compensation to victims attacked by stray dogs. The owners of pet dogs must ensure they are not a menace or cause nuisance in public places, the court said, adding they must keep their pets on leash when outdoors.
