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.
Doctors across India have written to CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice Gavai, warning the Supreme Court that overcrowded stray dog shelters pose a serious zoonotic disease risk.
The Supreme Court has directed authorities to round up stray dogs in Delhi NCR, citing rising bite incidents and public safety concerns. The court emphasised that the move aims to protect both people and the animals’ welfare.
Explore the Supreme Court’s latest order on stray dogs in Delhi, understand why rabies is deadly, the health risks of dog bites, and essential steps to stay safe.
Delhi has nearly 10 lakh stray dogs but no state-run shelters, posing major challenges for civic bodies in implementing the Supreme Court’s recent relocation order effectively.
Bollywood stars John Abraham, Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Adivi Sesh urge CJI to reconsider the Supreme Court’s stray dog order, calling for compassion and humane treatment of Delhi’s community dogs.
A day after ordering removal of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court directed all leftover food be disposed of in covered bins to stop canines from entering its premises. The move aims to curb dog bites, maintain hygiene, and ensure safety.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi slams Supreme Court ruling on stray dogs, calling it cruel and inhumane, urging compassion and humane solutions instead of erasing these voiceless souls.
Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale urges the Supreme Court to review its stray dog order, stressing they are not a nuisance and deserve compassion, in a letter to the CJI.
PETA India has slammed the Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, calling the mass displacement “unscientific” and ineffective. The NGO insists that sterilisation, not sheltering, is the humane and lasting solution.
