Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:55am on 12 Aug 2025,Tuesday India
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR within eight weeks, mandating sterilization and permanent sheltering. The directive sparked intense public debate, with Resident Welfare Associations supporting the move, while animal rights groups like PETA India condemned it as “unscientific” and “ineffective.” Celebrities including Suhel Seth and Vir Das urged compassion and adoption, while TMC MP Saket Gokhale called the order “cruel and inhumane.” The court warned of contempt action against anyone obstructing the drive. With over 10 lakh stray dogs in Delhi, critics argue shelters are inadequate and mass displacement could worsen animal suffering without solving rabies or bite incidents. (PC: News18 & The Indian Express)
