Law

Dharmasthala case: Karnataka court hands over masked man to 10-days' SIT custody

IANS | August 23, 2025 2:16 PM

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Aug 23 (IANS) The Karnataka court on Saturday handed over the unidentified complainant, referred to as the “masked man,” to 10 days' police custody of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the Dharmasthala case. The SIT had sought his custody, citing the need for a comprehensive investigation and further enquiry into the matter.

Will implement SC order on stray dogs, says Delhi Mayor

IANS | August 22, 2025 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As the Supreme Court on Friday amended its August 11 order on capturing and relocating stray dogs to shelter homes in the Delhi-NCR region, political leaders across party lines welcomed the decision, and the Mayor of the national capital said the order will be fully implemented.

SC modifies earlier directions on stray dogs; orders their release post sterilisation, immunisation

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Firday modified its earlier directions for capture and complete relocation of stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region. In a fresh order, the three-judge Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria directed that stray dogs picked up must be released in their own territory after sterilisation and immunisation, except those infected with rabies or exhibiting aggressive behaviour.