Gopal S (Gopal Sankaranarayanan): 96 ABC centres in Karnataka...capacity to sterilize 1000s in a day...municipal authorities were called on to file data in August 22 order...compliance has still not taken place. As a counsel, I would also like to express reservation about direction (g) of the earlier order (which required dog lovers and NGOs to deposit sums prior to being heard). People feel there's commercial barrier to approach the Court. Please see if that can be revisited?

J Nath: If that was not there, you would have to have a pandal to hear the matter!

Sr Adv Vinay Navare: ABC Rules are not under challenge. They are accepted and things should happen as per them. Real problem is with implementation. According to me, there are 2 imp Rules - re-release of dogs mentioned in them. para 33(b) of this Court's order runs contrary. Release is the normal Rule. What Mr Venugopal suggested was extremely positive. 31.03.2026 is the deadline for budget...your lordships may taken that into consideration. Lucknow model has been lauded. Let there be that model in all states. Most crucial agency is the local body - village panchayat, municipal council, etc. They can be involved. Infrastructure has to be enhanced. This court can chart a plan, which HCs can enforce

Bench to re-assemble in a while.