Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31pm on 11 Aug 2025,Monday India
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the removal of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR within 8 weeks, directing they be housed in shelters to be set up by authorities. Hearing a suo motu case on rising dog bite incidents, the bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan warned of action against anyone obstructing the drive. The court stressed that no stray canines should be released back, citing protection of children and the elderly from rabies. It instructed the Delhi government, MCD, and NDMC to create shelters for 5,000 dogs, ensuring sterilisation and immunisation before permanent housing. (PC: HT)
