MEGAFAUNA WELFARE FOUNDATION vs STATE OF HARYANA — T.C.(C) No. 40/2026

SUMMARY OF T.C.(C) NO. 40 OF 2026 Case: Transfer Case (Civil) No. 40 of 2026 – MEGAFAUNA WELFARE FOUNDATION v. STATE OF HARYANA (arising from a High Court order) Petitioner(s): Megafauna Welfare Foundation Respondent(s): State of Haryana Diary: 2746/2026 Current Status: The case was tagged and listed along with Suo Moto Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5 of 2025 – the principal matter titled "CITY HOUNDED BY STRAYS, KIDS PAY PRICE" – following orders dated 29 January 2026. Context: This transferred case is part of a consolidated set of related petitions that challenge the manner of addressing the stray dog menace across India. The principal suo moto petition was taken up following news reports of deaths and injuries caused by stray dog attacks, particularly involving children. The Supreme Court has been seized of multiple interconnected matters—including Special Leave Petitions, Writ Petitions, and various Transfer Cases—all relating to the management of stray dogs and the implementation of the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. Substantive Directions of the Principal Case (SMWP 5/2025): The Supreme Court has issued comprehensive orders addressing: 1. Capture, sterilization, vaccination, and relocation of stray dogs from streets to designated shelters 2. Creation of infrastructure (dog shelters/pounds) within specified timeframes 3. Designated feeding zones for stray dogs to prevent street feeding 4. 24x7 patrol teams and helplines for reporting incidents 5. Strict implementation protocols with accountability 6. Institutional safeguards in schools, hospitals, sports complexes, railway stations, and bus terminals 7. Uniform SOPs for prevention of dog-bite incidents across all States and Union Territories Current Status of T.C.(C) No. 40/2026: The case remains part-heard and is awaiting further directions. Compliance affidavits are to be filed by States/UTs, and the next date of hearing is 13 January 2026. Key Developments: - All States and UTs have submitted (or are submitting) compliance affidavits regarding implementation of orders - An Amicus Curiae (Mr. Gaurav Agrawal, Sr. Advocate) has prepared a comprehensive summary report highlighting deficiencies and areas requiring remedial measures - The Animal Welfare Board of India has been directed to formulate detailed SOPs for institutional areas - The National Highways Authority of India has been impleaded to address stray animal incidents on highways and expressways This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.