US EditionStray Dogs Deserve Food, Care, and Safety — MCD to Set up Feeding Points, Shelters in Delhi-NCR After SC’s Order
The Supreme Court modified its ruling to allow vaccinated stray dogs' release while banning public feeding to address public safety and health concerns amid high dog bite and rabies cases.
- On August 14, the Supreme Court altered its previous directive from August 11 concerning stray dogs, instructing that vaccinated and sterilised dogs be returned to the locations where they were originally found.
- This change followed concerns about the risk stray dogs pose despite immunisation and highlighted conflicting Supreme Court orders requiring clarification.
- The Court banned public feeding of stray dogs, ordered designated feeding areas with notice boards, mandated shelters with medical care, and established a helpline for dog bite reports.
- Solicitor General Mehta cited approximately 3.7 million annual dog bite cases and 20,000 rabies deaths in India while the Court emphasized not releasing aggressive or rabid dogs.
- The Supreme Court expanded these directives nationwide, required affidavits from intervenors, warned against obstruction, and instructed authorities to submit compliance reports with resource data.
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Stray dogs deserve food, care, and safety — MCD to set up feeding points, shelters in Delhi-NCR after SC’s order
The MCD is working on feeding points for stray dogs in Delhi-NCR after the Supreme Court's modified order, which allows release of sterilised dogs from shelters. They are also planning a dog shelter and emphasizing a balanced approach to animal welfare and public safety.
Supreme Court Modifies Stray Dog Release Guidelines: Balancing Safety and Compassion
The Supreme Court has eased its restrictions on releasing vaccinated stray dogs, previously deemed 'too harsh.' Following sterilization and deworming, dogs will return to their original area unless showing rabies symptoms. Municipalities must establish dedicated feeding spaces, while individuals feeding dogs on streets face penalties.
The initial decision, citing the risk of rabies, called for the dogs to be confined within the next two months.
Supreme Court modifies stray dogs order, directs their release back to local areas after sterilisation
Supreme Court Today Stray Dog Hearing News: The Supreme Court also directed that stray dogs will be fed only in dedicated feeding areas, and that action will be taken against those who violate it.
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