MEGAFAUNA WELFARE FOUNDATION vs STATE OF PUNJAB — T.C.(C) No. 12/2026
Case under Environmental Laws : Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Indian Forest Act, 1927, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Biological Diversity Act 2002, Coastal Regulation Zone (Crz), Pollution Laws, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, All Other Acts, Rules, Regulations Dealing with Environment, Ecology, Conservation Including Environmental Clearance Section XVI-A. Status: Pending.
CNR: SCIN010004962026
Filing Date
05-Jan-2026
Registration No
T.C.(C) No. 12/2026
Diary Number
496/2026
Order Date
19-May-2026
Document Type
Judgement - of Main Case
Last updated 04-Jun-2026
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
-
1.MEGAFAUNA WELFARE FOUNDATION
Adv. BY COURTS MOTION
Respondent(s)
-
1.STATE OF PUNJAB
Case History
-
19-May-2026
Fixed Date by Court
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta
-
29-Jan-2026
Fixed Date by Court
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria
-
28-Jan-2026
Fixed Date by Court
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria
-
20-Jan-2026
Fixed Date by Court
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria
-
13-Jan-2026
Fixed Date by Court
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria
-
09-Jan-2026
Fixed Date by Court
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria
-
08-Jan-2026
Fresh
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria
-
07-Jan-2026
First hearing
Initial hearing scheduled
-
05-Jan-2026
Case filed
Registration No. T.C.(C) No. 12/2026
-
[ 2026 INSC 506 ]
Judgement - of Main CaseView PDF
-
[ 2025 INSC 1357 ]
Judgement - of Main CaseView PDF
-
[ 2025 INSC 1018 ]
Judgement - of Main CaseView PDF
Common Record of Proceedings — heard with connected matters
Lead case: SMW(C) No. 5/2025
SUMMARY: T.C.(C) No. 12/2026 - MEGAFAUNA WELFARE FOUNDATION v. STATE OF PUNJAB Case Overview T.C.(C) No. 000012/2026 | Diary: 496/2026 Petitioner: MEGAFAUNA WELFARE FOUNDATION Respondent: STATE OF PUNJAB --- Current Status (as of the hearing record provided) The case is PART-HEARD and remains PENDING FURTHER DIRECTIONS. Latest Hearing Details: - Date: 29th January 2026 - Court: Three-Judge Bench (Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, N.V. Anjaria) - Status: Orders/Judgment RESERVED - Next Steps: - Learned counsel/parties granted liberty to file brief notes within one week - Soft copies to be uploaded - Matter listed for 13th January 2026 for further directions and compliance affidavits --- Context: Broader Litigation This matter is TRANSFERRED and TAGGED with Suo Moto Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5/2025 - a landmark case titled "CITY HOUNDED BY STRAYS, KIDS PAY PRICE" addressing the menace of stray dog attacks across India. --- Key Developments in Related SMWP(C) 5/2025 The Supreme Court has issued comprehensive directions regarding: 1. Stray Dog Management: Capture, sterilization, vaccination, and shelter-based detention of stray dogs 2. Institutional Premises Security: Schools, hospitals, sports complexes, railway stations, and bus terminals must prevent stray dog entry 3. Feeding Zones: Designated areas for feeding; street feeding prohibited 4. Compliance Timeline: 8-week deadlines for various infrastructure and reporting requirements 5. Animal Welfare: Humane treatment standards with prohibitions on culling except in rabies-confirmed cases --- Likely Issues in T.C.(C) 12/2026 As part of the consolidated litigation, MEGAFAUNA WELFARE FOUNDATION's petition likely concerns: - Implementation of stray dog management policies in Punjab - Conflicts between animal welfare and public safety - Interpretation of Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 - State's compliance with Supreme Court directions --- Status: AWAITING COURT JUDGMENT The three-Judge Bench has reserved orders and will deliver a detailed judgment upon receipt of parties' submissions and compliance affidavits. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Explore other courts