The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case concerning stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region on October 27. The bench aims to address issues related to sterilization, deworming, dog shelters, and public health risks like rabies.
The Meghalaya High Court has retracted its earlier order that sought Supreme Court approval to continue hearing the case, following the apex court’s directive to transfer all pending stray dog matters directly under its jurisdiction.
Stray dogs in Meghalaya must first be captured, vaccinated, and medically treated before being released into public spaces, the High Court ruled, stressing public safety, humane treatment, and strict compliance with judicial directions on managing aggressive or biter dogs.
Justice Vikram Nath expressed gratitude for the stray dogs case, saying it made him known not only in the legal fraternity but globally. He added that apart from dog lovers, even dogs were giving him blessings and good wishes.
Delhi launches a major stray dog sterilisation and vaccination drive under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, after the Supreme Court’s order on humane stray dog management.
Rajasthan became the first state to implement the Supreme Court’s order on stray dogs by enforcing the ABC Rules 2023. Municipal bodies must set up feeding points in every ward, ensuring food, water, and welfare with NGO collaboration.
Discover the Supreme Court ruling on stray dogs and learn how to sterilise street dogs in your neighbourhood with this guide to rabies prevention and animal welfare.
Supreme Court stray dog ruling has “reopened wounds” for 6-year-old Chhavi’s family, who question safety and accountability after her tragic dog bite death in Delhi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hails the Supreme Court’s stray dogs verdict as “compassionate & scientific,” calling it a balanced order ensuring animal welfare and public safety across India.
Maneka Gandhi welcomes Supreme Court ruling on stray dogs, demands clarity on “aggressive dogs,” and hails Rs 2,500 crore ABC fund to strengthen sterilisation, vaccination, and animal welfare programs nationwide.
