Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:42am on 13 Jan 2026,Tuesday International
The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned states that it may fix heavy compensation for every dog bite, injury or death, especially involving children and the elderly. Justice Vikram Nath said the court wanted strict use of existing laws and that the issue had turned into a “public platform”. He added that people who feed stray dogs may also face liability. The remarks came during a hearing on rising dog bite cases. The court had earlier ordered removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals and transport hubs. It also directed local bodies to stop dogs from returning to unsafe areas and to set up proper shelters and feeding zones. (PC: NDTV)
