Personal Weblog of Deepak Vasudevan

Context: A Judgment That Shook the Streets A recent Division Bench judgment—delivered by Hon’ble Justice J.B. Pardiwala (Presiding) and Hon’ble Justice R. Mahadevan—has directed the removal of all community dogs from public spaces and their confinement in a single location. While the intent may be rooted in public safety, the directive raises serious concerns: legal, ethical, practical, and scientific. ⚖️ Legal Faultlines: What the Law Actually Says The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023 , under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 , mandate a capture–neuter–vaccinate–release protocol. Courts have consistently upheld the territorial rights of community dogs . Mass confinement violates Article 51A(g) of the Constitution, which enjoins compassion toward all living beings. Scientific & Practical Realities Delhi has an estimated 3 lakh community dogs . Confining them is not just logistically impossible—it’s a public hea...

Dear Canara Bank Grievance Cell, I’m formally raising a complaint regarding repeated unsolicited calls to my mobile number, which is fully registered under DND (Do Not Disturb). Despite this, there have been steadfast call flood from+911600108140 on: 30 July – 1 min 15 sec @ 11:35 AM 31 July – Missed call @ 11:45 AM 1 August – Missed call @ 11:13 AM 3 August – 53 sec call @ 11:20 AM These interruptions are non-consensual, unremunerated, and in violation of TRAI's DND regulations. Sundays, especially, should be sacred—not an open line for unsolicited outreach. Let me be clear: my time is not a freebie, nor should customer feedback be normalized as a one-way obligation. If Canara Bank genuinely values inputs, I’m open to engaging as a paid service provider — my rates are $1 (INR 82) per minute, billed in advance. This isn’t just about a call. It’s about principle. We must challenge the normalization of freebie culture, especially when disguised as “digital eng...