Animals go to court

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SPCA taken to court over appalling conditions

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Sehjeevi Trust Files PIL

Acting on a petition filed by Sehjeevi Trust, the Punjab and Haryana High Court passed an interim order directing UT Administration to ensure proper diet as well as treatment as and when necessary and availability of clean and fresh water to animals including well ventilated accommodation. The order was passed by the Bench of Hon’ble the Chief Justice and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjiv Berry.

The petition has been filed through Senior Advocate Anand Chhibbar with counsel Ateevraj Sandhu and Arjun Chhibbar.

The first hearing on the PIL took place on 3 July, 2025.

The next hearing is scheduled for 29 July, 2025.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/hc-to-chandigarh-ensure-good-living-conditions-for-animals-at-govt-run-shelters-101751743870436.html

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/hc-directs-ut-to-ensure-proper-care-and-facilities-for-animals-at-spca-centre/articleshow/122273045.cms

https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/high-court-for-urgent-care-better-shelter-for-animals-stuck-at-raipur-kalan-spca/