Singer Mika Singh makes emotional appeal to Supreme Court: Will donate 10 acres of land for stray dogs

New Delhi. Punjabi singer and actor Mika Singh has made an emotional appeal to the Supreme Court amid the ongoing legal debate over the management of stray dogs, saying that he will donate ten acres of his land for the care and welfare of these dogs. Mika has urged the apex court on social media to avoid any such step which may adversely affect the stray dogs. He wrote, “Mika Singh, I humbly request the Supreme Court to please avoid any such action which may adversely affect the welfare of dogs.”

He reiterated the widespread concern among animal lovers over the alleged judicial action against stray dogs. Reiterating his long-standing support for animal rights, Mika made a public commitment to give up his land for the welfare of dogs. He said, “I would like to respectfully say that I have enough land and I am fully ready to donate 10 acres of land exclusively for the care, shelter and well-being of the dogs.”

The singer said the land can be used to build shelters and essential facilities to ensure their safety, health and well-being. He stressed the need for adequate staff and infrastructure to effectively care for the dogs, saying that without proper implementation, land alone would not be enough. He said, “My only request is support in the form of proper caretakers who can care for these animals responsibly. I am willing to give land to all initiatives aimed at building shelters and ensuring the safety, health and well-being of the dogs.”

It is noteworthy that the Supreme Court is hearing the issue of stray dogs in the national capital and this matter has attracted the attention of the entire country. During a recent hearing, the Supreme Court made it clear that it has not ordered complete removal of stray dogs. Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria’s three-member special bench assured citizens that the court’s focus is on implementing the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Act 2023, which adopts a scientific, humane and sustainable approach to manage the stray dog ​​population.

Recognizing the increasing incidents of dog bites and the public concern over them, the bench stressed that the solution lies in systematic sterilization and vaccination followed by repatriation of the dogs to their native areas. The Court said that this approach strikes a balance between the safety of humans and the welfare of animals. The judges said the existing legal framework needed a comprehensive and well-coordinated strategy and that local authorities had largely failed to enforce ABC rules effectively.