On Monday, the Supreme Court of India, located in New Delhi, requested responses from the Centre and various states concerning a plea aimed at preventing stray cattle from entering national and state highways. The bench, comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, issued a notice requiring responses within four weeks. The plea, filed by Lawyers For Human Rights International, advocates for the creation and enforcement of uniform national guidelines to prevent cattle intrusion. It specifically calls for mandatory fencing along national highways and expressways, especially in accident-prone areas. Additionally, the plea suggests establishing scientifically managed cattle shelters, funded appropriately, and proposes strict penalties for the illegal abandonment of cattle. Furthermore, it seeks to formulate a no-fault compensation framework for victims of accidents caused by stray cattle, aiming to enhance road safety and accountability.