
Bombay High Court: Feeding Pigeons a Public Nuisance
Published on: July 30, 2025, 11:44 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Bombay High Court deemed feeding pigeons a public nuisance and health risk, instructing Mumbai's civic body to penalize offenders. While the court previously restricted demolishing heritage 'kabutarkhanas', it barred feeding pigeons. Animal enthusiasts argue that demolishing violates the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.