Supreme Court upholds stray dog removal orders, permits euthanasia for dangerous dogs, warns of contempt for non-compliance.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to modify its November directions on the handling of stray dogs in public and institutional spaces.

New-Delhi: The Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking modification of its November 2025 order to remove stray dogs from streets and public places. The

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict in the stray dog management case on Tuesday. The ruling is expected to address public safety, animal welfare and implementation of the Animal Birth Control Rules.

Supreme Court upholds stray dog removal orders, permits euthanasia for dangerous dogs, warns of contempt for non-compliance.

NEW DELHI, May 19: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed all applications seeking modification or recall of its earlier directions on the relocation and sterilisation of stray dogs, observing that the right to live with dignity includes the right to live without threat from dog attacks. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and […]

The Court also rejected applications challenging the Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India.