![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gen-Asim-Munir-Wikimedia-Commons-415x275.jpg)
Karnataka HC overturns ban on ‘dangerous dogs’, issues directives to Centre
PTI, Apr 10, 2024, 7:32 PM IST
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/karnataka-HC-PTI11-620x348.jpg)
Representative image (Source: PTI)
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday overturned a directive issued by the Centre regarding the ban on the import, breeding, and sale of specific breeds of dogs labeled as dangerous by an expert committee under the Animal Husbandry Ministry.
The court highlighted the importance of consulting pet owners and relevant organisations before implementing such bans stressing on their responsibility in case their pets cause harm and incur expenses.
The March 13 directive from the Animal Husbandry Ministry instructed states and Union Territories to refrain from granting licenses or permissions for activities involving breeds like Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu identified as potentially hazardous.
This decision by the Centre was prompted by several incidents of fatal dog attacks leading to the classification of breeds such as Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier among others, as ”dangerous.” The ban encompassed a wide range of breeds, including those commonly referred to as Ban Dog or Bandog, Rottweilers and Terriers.
In its ruling, the High Court stressed on the necessity of consulting with pet owners and relevant stakeholders before imposing such restrictions, thereby ensuring a fair and inclusive decision-making process.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IndianClicks_GVega_Udayavani_300x250_12032021_1_1.gif)
Related Articles More
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Puthige-Sri-1-7-150x97.jpg)
Geethartha Chinthane 30: God is not ‘partial’ but ‘all-encompassing’
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ganesh-Chaturthi-150x105.jpg)
Karnataka ushers in Ganesh Chaturthi with its customary fervour; political tussle over govt’s order
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nammane-Krishna-15th-winner-150x90.jpg)
Udayavani.com “Nammane Krishna”: Broadcast of 15th Prize-Winning Reel
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Train-Trcaks-rep-Pexels-150x89.jpg)
Trackman’s heroics avert major train disaster on Konkan Railway
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/areca-150x100.jpg)
CAMPCO issues directive against misuse of membership cards to push spurious areca nuts into market
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Puthige-Sri-1-7-150x97.jpg)
Geethartha Chinthane 30: God is not ‘partial’ but ‘all-encompassing’
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ganesh-Chaturthi-150x105.jpg)
Karnataka ushers in Ganesh Chaturthi with its customary fervour; political tussle over govt’s order
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gen-Asim-Munir-Wikimedia-Commons-150x99.jpg)
Pakistan Army Chief acknowledges role of Pak army in Kargil war
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Infant-1-150x100.jpg)
Kushinagar: Man forced to ‘sell’ son for hospital fee, 5 arrested
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CBI-rep-agencies-1-150x113.jpg)
Ex-RG Kar hospital principal had criminal nexus with co-accused for wrongful gains: CBI
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.