The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 5th November2025

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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SC bans feeding of stray dogs within government office premises

• The Supreme Court noticed that some government workers were feeding stray dogs inside office areas. The court said this goes against earlier orders that required special feeding spots to be made for dogs.
• A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria said it will soon give new rules for government offices and public companies that allow or support stray dogs inside their buildings.
• The court fixed November 7 to give its order, stressing that feeding dogs must be properly managed and that discipline should be maintained in such matters.
• When some lawyers asked to speak before the court gave its directions, Justice Nath said that such requests would not be allowed for now because the issue is about rules for institutions, not individuals.
• However, the judges made it clear that everyone will be allowed to speak after the temporary order is passed, to make sure the process remains fair.
• Senior lawyer Karuna Nundy told the court that Delhi authorities were not marking dog feeding zones properly. The judges said they would look into this problem in the next hearing.
• These discussions took place during the court’s own-initiated case (suo motu case) to create a national plan for managing stray dogs and to make sure the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023 are followed.
• The ABC Rules, 2023 were made under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, to ensure that stray dogs are treated humanely while controlling their numbers.
• Earlier, on August 22, the same Bench had ordered all city and town authorities in India to make special feeding zones in every ward so that dog feeding happens in a controlled way.
• This step was taken to reduce public trouble and avoid problems caused by feeding dogs anywhere on the streets, which had created difficulties for people walking or living nearby.
• The order came after several bad incidents caused by careless dog feeding, which led to concerns about public safety and disturbances due to large gatherings of stray dogs.
• On Monday, Chief Secretaries from all States and Union Territories—except West Bengal, Telangana, and Kerala—came to the court as ordered earlier.
• Their appearance followed the October 27 order that required them to come personally because they had failed to make sure local authorities followed earlier Supreme Court directions.
• The judges said they were unhappy that several States had still not followed the orders and had not submitted proper reports about what they had done.
• Because of this, the court told all Chief Secretaries to appear in person on November 3 to explain why they had not met the requirements of the ABC Rules.
• The judges again said that even if the Municipal Corporation of Delhi submitted its report, the Delhi Chief Secretary must also come to court personally.
• The Supreme Court said it will soon give new instructions to prevent dog-bite cases, saying that repeated incidents have hurt India’s image worldwide.
• The Bench said that such incidents give a bad impression of India and show the urgent need for stricter action to prevent them.
• The court also ordered that the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) must become a part of the case so it can help monitor and ensure proper implementation.
• Justice Mehta suggested that dog-bite victims should also be included in the case since some people and organizations had already asked to join.
• The court agreed, allowing victims to be made parties in the case so that their experiences could help the judges make fair and effective decisions.
• Including victims will help the court understand the real problems faced by people and improve the rules to prevent such incidents.
• The Supreme Court’s stand shows its strong wish to maintain a balance between caring for animals and keeping the public safe, while making sure government offices are accountable.
• This case shows that the court is serious about ensuring humane ways to manage stray dogs, prevent dog bites, and make sure animal welfare laws are properly followed.
• The case will continue, and more directions are expected on November 7, which could shape future rules for feeding stray dogs and managing their numbers across India.

Truck rams into 17 vehicles near Jaipur, leaving 14 dead and highway in ruins

• A busy road in Jaipur’s Harmada area turned into a scene of tragedy on Monday afternoon when a speeding dumper truck crashed into several vehicles, killing 14 people and injuring 13 others.
• The shocking crash left bodies lying on the road and vehicles completely crushed near Loha Mandi. In total, 17 vehicles were involved in the accident.
• The dumper truck, which police believe was driven by a drunk driver, ran over vehicles for nearly 300 metres before crashing into a trailer truck and finally stopping.
• Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, along with Deputy CMs Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa, and former CM Ashok Gehlot, expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives.
• Bhajanlal Sharma called the Loha Mandi accident “very heartbreaking” and told officials to make sure all injured people get proper and quick medical help.
• Jaipur Collector Jitendra Soni said the dumper came from Road No.14 toward the Loha Mandi fuel station, hitting vehicles at very high speed and causing heavy damage.
• According to Soni, 13 people died and 10 were injured, many of them seriously. All injured were taken to the SMS Hospital trauma centre for emergency treatment.
• Additional Police Commissioner Rajiv Pachar said the driver was driving recklessly. After hitting the first car, he sped up even more when people started chasing him.
• The driver kept hitting people walking and riding bikes before finally crashing into a trailer truck and another car on the Delhi-Ajmer Highway near Loha Mandi.
• Locals caught the driver after the crash and handed him over to the police, who are now investigating what caused the accident.
• Pachar said the driver was also injured and that police are checking whether he was drunk or had any medical problem that caused the accident.
• President Droupadi Murmu called the accident extremely tragic and wished for the quick recovery of those who were hurt.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared his condolences and announced ₹2 lakh compensation for the family of each person who died.

Truck crashes into bus near Hyderabad, leaving 19 dead

• Nineteen people, including a 40-day-old baby, died and 14 were injured when a truck carrying gravel hit a State transport bus near Hyderabad on Monday.
• The accident took place around 7:10 a.m. near Chevella on National Highway 163 when the truck driver, trying to avoid a pothole, turned right and hit the bus.
• The truck smashed into the right side of the bus, killing some passengers instantly. Many others died later because they were trapped and could not breathe under the gravel.
• The overturned truck spilled heavy gravel onto the bus, covering passengers and causing them to suffocate, a Cyberabad Police officer confirmed.
• The truck was going from Shankarpally to Tandur, while the bus was on its way from Tandur to Hyderabad on a narrow, poorly maintained road.
• Rescue workers used an earthmover to remove the gravel and pull out the trapped passengers. Officials said the road had no lights, dividers, or signs, which made it unsafe.
• The Telangana government announced ₹5 lakh for the family of each person who died, and the RTC announced ₹2 lakh compensation. President Droupadi Murmu also sent her condolences.
• A doctor at Chevella Community Health Centre said their hospital usually receives several road accident cases every two months and that this road is known for frequent mishaps.
• He added that most people in this accident died not because of the crash itself but because they couldn’t breathe under the gravel. He asked for quick road widening and pothole repairs to prevent such tragedies.
• A senior Cyberabad Police officer said there were no CCTV cameras or eyewitnesses, making it hard to know what exactly happened at first.
• ADGP Mahesh Bhagwat visited the site and said a survivor told police that the truck driver, Akash Danya Kamle (24), had been driving without enough rest.
• Bhagwat said that a senior police officer (ACP rank) will lead the investigation to find out the real cause and who was responsible.
• The truck already had two pending traffic fines for entering restricted areas. Police are checking if it was overloaded or speeding at the time of the crash.
• Chevella Inspector M. Bhoopal Sridhar said the truck was loaded at Lakdaram village in Patancheru, and they are finding out how much gravel it was carrying.
• Cyberabad Commissioner Avinash Mohanty said that fixing responsibility will take time because both the truck and bus drivers died. He added that the heavy gravel load increased the number of deaths.
• The bus driver was Dasthagiri Baba (31) from Vikarabad, Telangana, who also lost his life in the crash.
• Among the passengers who died were Seleha (20) and her baby Jahira Fathima (40 days old), Kalpana (42), Tharif Bhai (44), and Gurrala Akhila (23).
• Others who died included Nagamani (54), Gunnamma (60), Magalla Hanumanthu (44), Md. Khalid (43), Thabassum Jahan (38), and Ediga Nandhini (22).
• Also among the victims were Kistapur Venkataram (21), Laxmi (40), Kudugunta Badeppa (42), Mushkan Begum (21), Ediga Sai Priya (18), and Ediga Thanusha (22).

Important Questions

1. What action did the Supreme Court Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria plan to take regarding feeding of stray dogs in government offices?
2. Why was the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) made a party in the Supreme Court case on stray dog management?
3. How did the speeding dumper truck in Jaipur’s Harmada area cause the crash involving 17 vehicles and 14 deaths?
4. What directions did Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma give to officials after the Loha Mandi accident in Jaipur?
5. What caused the gravel-laden lorry on National Highway 163 near Chevella to collide with the State transport bus?
6. Why did several passengers in the Hyderabad bus accident die due to asphyxiation from spilled gravel?

Important Vocabulary

1. Suo motu – When a court takes up a case on its own without anyone filing it.
2. Compliance – Following or obeying a rule or order.
3. Interim – Temporary or for a short time until a final decision is made.
4. Implementation – Putting rules or plans into action.
5. Reckless – Acting without care or concern for safety.
6. Trauma centre – A hospital section for treating serious injury cases.
7. Ex-gratia – Money given as help, not as a legal right.
8. Intoxication – The condition of being drunk or affected by alcohol.
9. Asphyxiation – Death or harm due to lack of air or breathing trouble.
10. Suffocation – Being unable to breathe properly, leading to death or harm.

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