The BRICS TimesSupreme Court asks Amicus Curiae to prepare a concise note from all state responses by Wednesday. The Court will deliver its order in the matter on November 7.
Top Officials Appear in Court
Chief Secretaries from all states appeared before the Supreme Court on Monday (November 3, 2025). The hearing concerned the issue of stray dogs. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the bench that all states had filed their affidavits. However, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi raised concerns. He questioned the affidavits, stating they missed crucial information. The Supreme Court had previously summoned the Chief Secretaries. This order came on October 27. The Court had expressed displeasure over non-submission of affidavits.
Senior Advocate Seeks Crucial Data
Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria formed the bench hearing the case. Abhishek Manu Singhvi told the Court that several key facts were missing. These facts included the states’ budget for handling the issue. The number of dogs sterilized was also not included. The count of Animal Birth Control (ABC) centers established was also missing. Singhvi suggested creating a chart. States should then file their replies based on this chart.
Bench Agrees to Create a Checklist
As per a Live Law report, Justice Vikram Nath agreed with Singhvi’s recommendation. He stated, “We should make a checklist.” He further added, “We will not hear each case individually today.” “Today, we have only listed the matters for compliance by all states.” “We will review these in a few days and then issue an order.” “For now, we will see what the states say at this stage.”
Chief Secretaries Mark Personal Presence
All state Chief Secretaries were personally present in the Supreme Court. The Court was told that all states had now filed affidavits. The Court inquired about any Chief Secretary who might be absent. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Secretary had reached Delhi. However, he was currently stuck in traffic. He explained the MP Chief Secretary’s earlier flight was delayed. Now, traffic from the airport was causing the delay.
Amicus Curiae to Prepare Note
The Court asked if Madhya Pradesh had filed its affidavit. The Court expressed satisfaction upon receiving an affirmative answer. The Supreme Court then directed the Amicus Curiae to prepare a concise note. This note should summarize all states’ responses by Wednesday. The Court will pronounce its decision on Friday, November 7.
Further personal appearances of Chief Secretaries were exempted. The Court clarified the hearing would continue. The Principal Secretary appeared for Kerala’s Chief Secretary. The Court accepted this substitution. After the hearing concluded, the Solicitor General informed the Court. He confirmed that the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh had reached the Court.
