John Abraham writes to CJI, calls for review of SC's directive on stray dogs

Actor John Abraham on Tuesday wrote a letter to Chief Justice B R Gavai, urging a review and modification of the recent Supreme Court directive ordering removal of street dogs from the Delhi NCR region.

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‘The letter came a day after the Supreme Court directed the authorities to permanently relocate all strays from streets to shelters “at the earliest”.

‘The 52-year-old, who was named the first honorary director of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, said dogs are not strays but rather part of the community and loved by many. Ina letter to the Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, John Abraham wrote, “It has been widely reported that'a recent judgment by the Division Bench comprising Hon'ble Justice JB Pardiwala and Hon'ble Justice R. Mahadevan has directed the removal of all stray dogs in Delhi from public spaces to shelters or far-off areas.