Ferocious Dog Breeds: Why Karnataka HC Quashed Ban, What Other 3 High Courts Said

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday quashed the Centre's March 12 circular which banned the rearing of 23 "ferocious" dog breeds.

The court also said that focus should be on "responsible pet ownership" and pet owners should be made responsible for the attacks by their dogs. ( Image Source :Getty )

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday quashed the Centre's March 12 circular which banned the rearing of 23 "ferocious" dog breeds. Over the past week, several petitions have been filed across states in different high courts. Various high courts have issued several directions in the matter.  On March 12, the Central Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department issued a circular saying that an expert committee recommended a ban on the import, breeding, and selling of