VINAY VEMULA vs THE GREATER HYDERABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION — T.C.(C) No. 46/2026
Case under 20P-environmental Laws Section XVI-A. Status: Pending.
CNR: SCIN010033032026
Filing Date
17-Jan-2026
Registration No
T.C.(C) No. 46/2026
Diary Number
3303/2026
Order Date
19-May-2026
Document Type
Judgement - of Main Case
Last updated 06-Jun-2026
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
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1.VINAY VEMULA
Adv. BY COURTS MOTION
Respondent(s)
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1.THE GREATER HYDERABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
Case History
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19-May-2026
Fixed Date by Court
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta
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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
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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
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20-Jan-2026
First hearing
Initial hearing scheduled
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17-Jan-2026
Case filed
Registration No. T.C.(C) No. 46/2026
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[ 2026 INSC 506 ]
Judgement - of Main CaseView PDF
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[ 2025 INSC 1357 ]
Judgement - of Main CaseView PDF
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[ 2025 INSC 1018 ]
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Common Record of Proceedings — heard with connected matters
Lead case: SMW(C) No. 5/2025
SUMMARY OF THE CASE T.C.(C) NO. 46 OF 2026 This case is part of the consolidated proceedings relating to Suo Moto Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5 of 2025 titled "CITY HOUNDED BY STRAYS, KIDS PAY PRICE." Current Status: On 29th January 2026, the Supreme Court reserved judgment/orders after hearing comprehensive arguments from multiple parties over several hearings. The Court directed parties to file brief notes within one week and upload soft copies, indicating the case is in a concluding stage pending final orders. Background & Key Issues: The case addresses the critical public health menace of stray dog attacks across India, particularly focusing on: - Rising dog-bite incidents (37,15,713 cases reported in India in 2024; 25,210 in Delhi alone) - Deaths from rabies infection, especially among vulnerable populations (children, elderly, disabled persons) - Implementation and compliance challenges regarding the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023 - Balance between animal welfare and public safety Key Directions Issued: Through various orders (August 22, 2025 onwards), the Court directed: 1. Mandatory dog capture and sterilization across institutional areas, highways, and urban localities 2. Creation of dog shelters/pounds for housing captured dogs 3. Prohibition on releasing sterilized dogs back to original locations in institutional settings 4. Dedicated feeding zones and helpline mechanisms 5. Secured premises for educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, railway stations, and bus terminals 6. Compliance affidavits from all States and UTs 7. Standard Operating Procedures by the Animal Welfare Board of India Scope Expanded: The case now encompasses issues beyond Delhi-NCR, with all States and Union Territories required to file compliance reports on stray dog management in their jurisdictions. Next Steps: The matters are listed for 13th January 2026 for final orders and to receive compliance affidavits from authorities. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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