Good News for Animal Lovers: Supreme Court Revises Order on Stray Dogs, Allows Release After Sterilization
NEW DELHI : In a welcome move for animal welfare advocates, India’s Supreme Court on Friday modified its earlier directive regarding stray dogs. The court has now ordered that stray dogs picked up by authorities in Delhi and its surrounding areas be released back into the same localities after undergoing sterilization and immunization.
This revised ruling comes after animal lovers and activists appealed a previous court order that had mandated the relocation of all stray dogs to shelters, following concerns over a rise in rabies cases, particularly among children.
The earlier decision had drawn significant criticism over feasibility and humane implementation, with experts and activists citing a lack of shelter infrastructure and adequate medical facilities. The ruling had sparked protests across the capital, with citizens urging a more compassionate and practical approach.
The Supreme Court’s latest judgment has been welcomed by animal rights groups, who see it as a step towards balancing public health concerns with the ethical treatment of animals.
BY: The Times Union
