Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging a central notification banning the import, sale, and breeding of dog breeds, including Pitbull, Rottweiler, Terrier, Mastiffs, and their crossbreeds, which are generally considered dangerous.
The Centre told Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya that it has already rolled back its notification and based on a Delhi HC order, is seeking fresh stakeholder consultations before issuing fresh orders.Justice Bhattacharyya said in light of the Centre’s submissions, the petition has become infructuous.
Reacting to the HC order, PETA India in a statement supported the ban, citing these breeds’ use in illegal dogfighting.