The Gujarat High Court Advocates Association (GHCAA) has urged Chief Justice Sunita Agrawal to ensure the immediate removal of stray dogs from the High Court premises following a recent dog bite incident involving an advocate.
The demand comes after a stray dog bit a lawyer on the court campus on January 5. In a letter to the Chief Justice, the association expressed serious concern over the unchecked movement of stray dogs within the premises, stating that it poses a threat to the safety of advocates, litigants and court staff.
According to GHCAA, four to five litigants suffered dog bites in December alone, while several advocates narrowly escaped attacks. The association also cited instances of advocates being surrounded by stray dogs inside chamber buildings and dogs freely roaming near court halls.
The issue had earlier been raised on November 10, 2025, when GHCAA wrote to the Registrar General of the High Court, warning that the presence of stray dogs had created a potentially dangerous situation. The association had then demanded that the dogs be removed and relocated to proper shelters.
The renewed appeal follows recent directions issued by the Supreme Court on November 7, aimed at addressing the stray dog menace nationwide. In a suo motu case, the apex court directed that key public places such as educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands and railway stations be properly secured to prevent the entry of stray dogs.