M/S.Blue Cross of India v. Animal Welfare Board of India

ORDER This Petition has been filed to amend the prayer in WP.No. 20366 of 2024. INSTEAD OF calling for the records relating to the communication bearing reference Roc No.09052/ TNAWB/ 2024 dated 08.07.2024 in consequence to the proceedings bearing Roc No.09052/ TNAWB/ 2023 dated 19.06.2024 on the files of the 4th respondent and quash the same. AS Calling for the records relating to the communication bearing Roc No.09052/ TNAWB/ 2023 dated 19.06.2024 and consequential proceedings Page4 of 5 bearing reference Roc No.09052/ TNAWB/ 2024 dated 08.07.2024 on the files of the 4th respondent and quash the same.

¶2The contesting respondents have no objection to the petition being ordered, accordingly this petition is ordered as prayed for.

¶3The Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendments.

¶4The party-in person would submit that he is not going to file any counter.

5.Post the matter on 03.03.2026. 24-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR To

¶1Animal Welfare Board Of India Rep. By Its Assistant Secretary, Niaw Campus, 42 Mile Stone, Delhi-agra Highway, Nh-2, Ballabhgarh, Haryana-121 004. WMPoNo.o8112oofo2026 P.T.ASHAoJ. SHR WMPoNo.o8112oofo2026 IN WPoNO.o20366oOFo2024 24-02-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA IN WP NO. 20366 OF 2024 M/s.Blue Cross Of India Rep. By Its Honorary Secretary, 1 Eldams Road, Chennai, With Hospital And Shelters At Velachery, Chennai. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Animal Welfare Board Of India Rep. By Its Assistant Secretary, Niaw Campus, 42 Mile Stone, Delhi-agra Highway, Nh-2, Ballabhgarh, Haryana-121 004. 5. S.Muralidharan 2a, 3rd Main Road, Kottur Garden, Page2 of 5 Chennai-600 085. 6. Shruti Vinodhraj Honorary Member, Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board, Fanepet, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035. ..Respondent(s) WP No. 20366 of 2024 M/s.Blue Cross Of India Rep. By Its Honorary Secretary, 1 Eldams Road, Chennai, With Hospital And Shelters At Velachery, Chennai. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA REP. BY ITS ASSISTANT SECRETARY, NIAW CAMPUS, 42 MILE STONE, DELHI- AGRA HIGHWAY, NH-2, BALLABHGARH, HARYANA-121 004. 5. S.Muralidharan 2a, 3rd Main Road, Kottur Garden, Page3 of 5 Chennai-600 085. 6. Shruti Vinodhraj Honorary Member, Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board, Fanepet, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035. ..Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.L.Somayaji, Senior Counsel for M/s..Aiyar And Dolia For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Chandrasekaran, SPC for R.1 Mr.Arun Standing Counsel for R.2 Ms.P.Aishwarya, GA for R.4 Mr.S.Muralidharan,R-5- Party-in-Person