Dog urinating on potted plants

Dear Client,
In the case where you have been informed by your neighbour that your dog has wet her potted plants in the society compound then there are things you need to know. Since it is a common area she cannot own the space exclusively, and her claims can amount to harassment if your pet did not relieve itself on her plants. To address this, write the events down, including dates, times, or anyone who may have seen or heard the incident. The first thing to do is to try to talk with your neighbour and explain the problem to them if you can. If such harassment persists, the victim could seek the assistance of the local police through a complaint under Section 349 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (previously, Section 504 of IPC) for intentional insult. In addition, it is advisable to involve the managing committee of the housing society to intervene and mediate. If the problem goes unaddressed, you can sue for harassment or nuisance under the Law of Torts. Some of the laws includes Section 268 & Section 290 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (previously, Sections 268 and 290 of IPC) which are related to the public nuisance. It is therefore important to involve a legal practitioner in the handling of this matter so that your rights may be well protected.

Hope this answer solves your problem.

Dear Client,
Article 51(A) of the Constitution of India makes it a fundamental duty of every Indian citizen to respect and have compassion for all forms of life. Not allowing pets in a housing society or a chawl or any place is considered to be a direct violation of the Constitution of India. The right to keep a pet outlined in Article 51 (G) of the Constitution grants every citizen of India the right to choose to live with or without a companion animal. So, for infringement of the constitutional right, a pet owner/lover can make a complaint to the Municipal Authority or the police and even can file a civil suit before the Court for violation of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972) and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1960).