A morning walk turned into a neighborhood feud, but it ended with a lesson in kindness rather than bitterness.
The Delhi High Court has put an end to a pair of FIRs that two sets of neighbours had filed against each other after a heated altercation while walking their dogs. Instead of dragging the matter forward, the Court chose a gentler resolution—both sides must donate ₹10,000 each to a shelter for stray dogs.
Calling it a case that “redefines for the love of dogs,” the judge noted that letting the FIRs linger would only fuel hostility, while closing the matter would restore peace and neighborly goodwill.
The unusual compromise was directed to benefit the Unity for Stray Animal Foundation, which runs a shelter in Delhi. Both groups have one week to make their contribution.
The clash dates back to February 2024, when what began as an ordinary walk with pets escalated into a confrontation that resulted in cross-allegations and the registration of criminal cases. Months later, both parties informed the Court they had settled their differences and had no wish to prolong the fight.
Acknowledging the personal nature of the spat and the reconciliatory spirit, the Court invoked its powers to quash the FIRs, ensuring that the dispute ends not in enmity, but in support of a cause both sides clearly care about—the wellbeing of dogs.
