Overview
- The court, in Thursday's order, modified earlier superdari rulings, a process that temporarily returns seized property during a case, and directed Mishti, Coco and Cotton be handed back to their adopters.
- Justice Girish Kathpalia said pets cannot be treated like objects and highlighted the bond between the dogs and their caregivers.
- The original owner told the court he will release the dogs now on the condition he can seek them back if he is acquitted, subject to their welfare.
- The adoptive parents must post Rs 50,000 bonds each and be ready to present the dogs in the trial as evidence if the court asks.
- The cruelty case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act remains before the trial court after police rescued the dogs in 2025 and an NGO placed them for adoption.