Supreme Court Directs States to Remove Stray Dogs from Public Premises and Relocate Them to Shelters

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:11pm on 07 Nov 2025,Friday India

The Supreme Court of India has ordered all states and Union Territories to remove stray dogs from public spaces — including hospitals, schools, railway stations, and bus depots — and relocate them to authorised shelters. The directive mandates that dogs must undergo sterilisation and vaccination before relocation and cannot be released back into public areas. The court has given two weeks for mapping all affected premises and set January 13, 2026, as the deadline for submitting compliance reports on the action taken.

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