SC dismisses PIL seeking contempt action over bulldozer operations in UP, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought contempt of court action concerning the ongoing bulldozer operations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.
A bench led by Justice Gavai rejected the PIL, stating, "You are a third party. What is your grievance? Let the affected persons come before the court, and we will hear them. This will only open the door for more petitions," the bench remarked to the petitioner. The PIL was filed by the National Federation of Indian Women, claiming it to be a genuine PIL and urging the court to take suo moto cognisance of the issue.
In response, the bench noted that a separate case on the matter is already underway, and since the petitioner has not suffered any direct harm, there is no need to initiate suo moto proceedings.
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Outrage in Pune as pet dog beaten, hanged by owner's family
Pune: A deeply disturbing incident of animal cruelty has surfaced in Pune, where a pet dog, owned by Omkar Jagtap, was reportedly beaten and hanged to death by the family. The incident has sparked widespread public outrage, with calls for justice from animal rights activists and political leaders.
According to a local foundation’s social media post, the dog had been ‘severely’ beaten before being found hanging from a tree. An SOS call had been made to authorities warning of the family's threats to kill the pet if it wasn’t removed immediately, but help arrived too late.
The post shared graphic details, alleging that Jagtap’s mother was seen mercilessly hitting the dog with a thick stick, leaving injuries across its body. The foundation urged for action, stating, “The dog trusted the family, and they betrayed it. If this doesn’t boil your blood, what will? Omkar Jagtap has murdered his dog, a pet he raised since it was a pup.”
The incident drew sharp condemnation from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, who demanded action from Pune Police. “I just came across a very, very heartbreaking image of a dog being hung to death by its owner's family in Pune. I am shocked beyond words to see how humans can behave this way. Beyond elections and the other stress of duty, I am appealing to Pune city police to take strict action against those guilty of this. It’s inhumane. Pets are family too," Thackeray wrote on X (formerly Twitter), urging the police to act decisively.
