A. GAYATHRI PRASAD vs THE STATE OF TELANGANA — T.C.(C) No. 59/2026

SUMMARY OF T.C.(C) NO. 059/2026 Case Information: - Case No.: T.C.(C) No. 59/2026 - Petitioner: A. Gayathri Prasad - Respondent: The State of Telangana - Diary No.: 3304/2026 Overview: This Transferred Case (T.C.) appears to be part of a larger consolidated Supreme Court proceeding concerning the management of stray dogs and dog-bite incidents across India. The case has been tagged with and is being heard together with SUO MOTO WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 5/2025, titled "CITY HOUNDED BY STRAYS, KIDS PAY PRICE," which is the principal matter addressing public safety concerns related to stray dog population management nationwide. Current Status: As of the last available hearing record (January 29, 2026), the matter was listed for part-heard arguments with orders/judgment reserved. The Supreme Court Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria has been hearing arguments from multiple parties and has directed: 1. Compliance Affidavits: All States and Union Territories have been directed to file comprehensive compliance affidavits regarding stray dog management, sterilization programs, vaccination drives, and safety measures. 2. Institutional Safety: The Court has issued extensive directions for securing educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands/depots, and railway stations from stray dog intrusion. 3. Amicus Curiae Report: Mr. Gaurav Agrawal, as Amicus Curiae, has prepared a detailed report summarizing compliance affidavits filed by States and Union Territories, highlighting deficiencies and shortcomings. Key Directions (as per recent orders): - Non-release of aggressive/rabid dogs caught in institutional areas - Creation of designated feeding zones - Establishment of municipal helplines - Regular inspection protocols - Appointment of Nodal Officers in institutions - Maintenance of anti-rabies vaccines in all hospitals - Awareness programs in schools Relevant Legal Framework: The Court's orders are framed under the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, while balancing the constitutional right to life (Article 21) against the welfare of stray animals. Next Steps: The matter is scheduled for further hearing on January 13, 2026, for receiving compliance affidavits from all States and Union Territories, the Animal Welfare Board of India, and the Union of India, with specific focus on institutional area safety measures. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.