Today, On 19th May, The Supreme Court refused to recall its earlier direction that stray dogs taken from public places such as hospitals, bus stands, schools and railway stations must not be released back after vaccination or sterilisation. It also allowed authorities to euthanize rabid and dangerously aggressive stray dogs.
Today, On 19th May, The Supreme Court refused to recall its earlier directions regarding stray dogs picked up from public places like hospitals, bus stands, schools and railway stations. It said such dogs should not be released back to the same locations after vaccination and sterilisation, maintaining strict control measures.
Today, On 29th January, The Supreme Court reserved its verdict in the stray dogs case, while the AWBI reported only 76 recognised sterilisation centres. The Court also urged the NHAI to develop an app for public reporting of stray animal sightings.
Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court criticised States for inadequate stray dog control measures and warned action, noting shocking gaps.It highlighted that Assam recorded 1.66 lakh dog bites in 2024 while operating only one dog centre, reflecting severe administrative failure.
The Supreme Court strongly criticised arguments made on behalf of Sharmila Tagore against a uniform approach to managing stray dogs, calling them “completely removed from reality.” The Bench rejected examples like dogs living in hospital campuses and warned of serious public health risks, reiterating that stray dog management must follow ABC rules.
The Supreme Court refused to excuse Bihar’s Chief Secretary from appearing in the stray dogs case, despite upcoming state elections. The bench said, “There is Election Commission which would take care. Don’t worry. Let the chief secretary come.”
Today, On 22nd August, The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on whether stray dogs in Delhi NCR should be shifted from the streets to shelters for ensuring human safety, after its earlier order caused widespread debate and strong public reactions.
A Mumbai court sentenced a man to four months in jail after his dog bit a neighbor in a lift. The judge noted that the owner ignored warnings and showed no care for others’ safety.
