Bengaluru, June 24 -- The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday intervened in a sensitive animal welfare case, quashing a trial court order that had directed the return of nine rescued dogs to their original owner, who is facing allegations of cruelty, repeated physical abuse and sexual abuse.
The High Court's ruling effectively prevents the animals from being handed back to the accused, overturning the lower court's decision that had triggered strong objections from animal welfare organisations.
The case involved nine dogs that were rescued and placed under the care of animal welfare authorities after serious allegations of mistreatment emerged. Despite this, the trial court had ordered their return to the same individual, prompting a challe...