Rahul Vaidya Backs Apex Court's Decision On Stray Dogs: 'Itna Pyaar Hai Toh Take Them Home'
Rahul Vaidya has come in support of the Supreme Court's decision regarding stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. On Thursday, the singer took to his Instagram stories and wrote, 'I support the honourable court's judgement! I love dogs but as Gandhi ji said, 'Roving dogs reflect society's neglect, not compassion'."
In another of his Instagram stories, Rahul took a dig at the 'dog lovers' and urged them to take strays at home if they are so worried. 'Agar itna hi pyaar hai stray dogs se so pls take them home! Don't just put an act by putting long stories on social media and criticising a courts judgement simply adding up to the feud created by the media. Loving animals/compassion has got absolutely nothing to do with this issue," he added.
Rahul Vaidya also recalled an incident when he was bitten by a stray dog in 2021. 'I was bitten by a stray dog in 2021. Ek actor ka kutta hai ye… it was a stray dog jo usne pala tha. And when I spoke to kids in that building they said this dog often bites. And the irony is ye actor Crime Patrol host karta hai," he shared and shared a photo of his injury.
While many speculated that this actor must be Anup Soni, Rahul then clarified, 'Sorry my bad this actor doesn't host Crime Patrol he hosts a similar crime based show. The point is not the actor here, it's about people going against the honourable courts judgement. The judges are not jokers they are sitting in the chair for a reason. Don't just get emotional about it and forget that this is a serious issue which needs a clean up."
What Was The Supreme Court Order About Stray Dogs In Delhi?
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ordered that all stray dogs in Delhi and the NCR must be caught within eight weeks and kept in special shelters that civic authorities will set up. The court made it clear that once a dog is caught, it will not be released back onto the streets.
A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan gave these directions while hearing a case taken up on its own about the rising number of stray dog attacks. The judges also said that anyone who tries to stop the authorities from carrying out the capture will face contempt of court action.
The court further ordered that a helpline must be started in Delhi-NCR to report dog bite cases. If a complaint is made, the dog involved must be caught within four hours.
Film And TV Celebs Oppose Supreme Court's Decision
After the decision was announced, several film and television celebrities took to their respective social media handles and condemned the Supreme Court's decision. John Abraham wrote a letter to the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India, Justice BR. Gavai, and requested him to review the order.
Among others, Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Tiger Shroff also shared a note online which read, 'They call it a menace. We call it a heartbeat. Today, the Supreme Court says — take every stray dog off the streets of Delhi-NCR and lock them away. No sunlight. No freedom. No familiar faces they greet every morning. But these aren't just 'stray dogs'. They are the ones who wait outside your tea stall for a biscuit. They are the silent night guards for shopkeepers. They are the tails wagging when children return from school. They are the warmth in a cold, uncaring city."
Rupali Ganguly, known for her portrayal of Anupama, also expressed disappointment with the court's decision and posted on X, 'If we remove them now, we risk losing our protectors before the real dangers arrive, like silencing an alarm before a fire. Sending them to far-off shelters isn't kindness, it's exile. Stray dogs aren't outsiders; they're part of our faith, our culture, our safety. Care for them, vaccinate them, feed them and let them live where they belong. #straydogs."
After the backlash, a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria, on Thursday, reserved its order on an interim plea requesting a stay on the suo motu directive concerning the removal of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR.
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