Sr Adv Arvind Datar (for an organization): Order... ... Stray Dogs Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Sr Adv Arvind Datar (for an organization): Order dt. Nov 7 with regard to institutional areas is fully justified, supported by Rules. No need for any expert committee. There's already a committee, reports are on record. ABC Rules are ultra-vires PC Act. That issue can be taken later

J Mehta: You're the first who has come to the rescue of the order

Datar: Your lordships must also consider the issue of feral dogs in wildlife areas...on behalf of conservation groups, we filed writ petition in this court...there are 9 critically endangered species in Ladakh, etc...the court called for response, report is scary...55000 free ranging feral dogs in Ladakh...situation is grave. Times of India report was preceded by a NY Times report.