sua sponte.
self-initiated by a court without an external request from anyone
Delhi High Court launches stray dog PIL
Delhi High Court has initiated a suo motu PIL to monitor adherence to Supreme Court directions on stray dog management, directing the Delhi government, MCD and the Centre to file a status report by July 31 detailing animal birth control, sterilization, anti-rabies vaccination, and shelter infrastructure amid concerns the problem is growing even inside court premises; the matter reflects a nationwide push to balance animal welfare with public safety as stray dog incidents rise and the next hearing is scheduled for early August.
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About sua sponte
In law, sua sponte or suo motu/suo moto describes an act of authority taken without formal prompting by another party. The term is usually applied to actions taken by a judge without a prior motion or request from the parties. The form nostra sponte is sometimes used when the action is taken by a multi-member court, such as an appellate court, rather than by a single judge. While usually applied to actions of a court, the term may reasonably be applied to actions by government agencies and individuals acting in their official capacities.
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