File photo of the High Court Dhaka TribuneThe HC bench of Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam and Justice Mohammad Ali passed the order on SundayThe High Court has adjourned the hearing on a writ petition seeking cancellation of a decision by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) to relocate stray dogs. Barrister Saqeb Mahbub stood for the writ petition while Additional Attorney General Murad Reza represented the state. “Therefore, both parties prayed for time from the court and the court adjourned the hearing till October 6,” he added. The plea sought a rule from the High Court asking the government and the South city corporation why the initiative should not be declared illegal. According to the Section 7 of the Animal Welfare Act 219, stray animals cannot be killed or relocated.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 27, 2020 09:22 UTC