Sibal: Human health comes first. We support that.... ... Stray Dogs Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court
Sibal: Human health comes first. We support that. But if 70% dog vaccination standard is maintained, rabies can be tackled in 2-3 years. In 10 years, there will be a dog-free situation. Isolation wards should be there for rabies-infected dogs.
J Mehta: Read 22 August order, we directed regarding stray dogs in streets. Focus on dogs in institutional areas
Sibal: My argument is there should be no difference between dogs in streets and institutional areas. They are "community dogs"! ABC Rules are a complete code. Delhi has 250 wards. Dog population is 10 lakhs. If 2 lakh sterilized, it will take 5-9 years, assuming 0 birth. MCD contract with Delhi Dogs Association. Heavy sum required to feed dogs. Economic burden discharged by communities. You are allowing the Corporation not to bear that burden. If you follow guidelines, there will be a dog-free society. Dehradun, a tourist place, dog bite incidents reduced by 68%. Likewise, in Goa. Problem is some other dog can come if you remove from an area. Bites will increase. We should accede to those who have domain knowledge.