Supreme Court Modifies Order on Stray Dogs, Calls Earlier Directions “Too Harsh”
The Supreme Court on Friday eased its earlier directive on the management of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, observing that a blanket ban on releasing treated animals back to localities was “too harsh.”A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said the August 11 order, which required civic bodies to remove all strays […]
India Home to 1.53 Crore Stray Dogs; SC’s Delhi-NCR Order Sparks National Debate
India’s stray dog population has crossed 1.53 crore, raising serious public safety and health concerns amid a steady rise in dog bites and rabies cases. The issue has come under sharp focus after the Supreme Court’s recent directive ordering the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi and NCR to dedicated shelters within eight weeks. […]