Today, the Delhi High Court urged the Centre to promptly make a decision, ideally within three months, regarding a request to prohibit and revoke licenses for the ownership of "dangerous" dog breeds like Pitbulls, Terriers, American Bulldogs, and Rottweilers.

The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, a bench directed the petitioner, who submitted the representation in October, to allow the authorities to make a decision on the matter since they are responsible for formulating pertinent laws and regulations. Additionally, the court emphasized the importance of supporting indigenous dog breeds, highlighting their robust nature during the hearing.

"Indian breeds need to be taken care of. They are far more sturdy. They don't fall sick that often because they have acclimatized. Today we are vocal for local," the court observed.

The legal representative from the central government informed the court that the representation has been forwarded to the relevant department. A decision on the matter will be reached following consultations with stakeholders.

"They (the authorities) shall decide representation as expeditiously as possible, preferably within three months," the bench, also comprising Justice Mini Pushkanra, ordered.

On October 5, a division bench led by former Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma declined to entertain the petitioner's Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the matter. The court suggested that the petitioner should initially address their concerns to the government authorities before pursuing legal action.

The Legal Attorneys & Barristers Law Firm, in its petition, asserted that dog breeds such as Bulldog, Rottweiler, Pitbull, Terriers, and Neapolitan Mastiff are classified as "dangerous dogs." They highlighted that over 12 countries, including India, have prohibited these breeds. Despite this, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi was reportedly registering them for ownership as pets.

The petition underscored numerous incidents involving these specific dog breeds attacking individuals, including their own owners.

The petition asserted that both the Centre and the state government bear the responsibility of a welfare state. It emphasized the need for preemptive measures to safeguard citizens' lives from the potential risk of serious dog bite incidents caused by these categorized "dangerous" breeds.