Stray Dogs Case: Supreme Court Pulls up States, UTs over Poor Infra, Says ‘No Sustained Effort to Tackle Crisis’

SC’s order on stray dogs opens grey area on euthanasia

The Supreme Court's ruling allows euthanasia of "dangerously aggressive" stray dogs, raising concerns about potential misuse and lack of clear definitions.

Why SC refused to recall its stray dog relocation order: 'Can’t remain oblivious to harsh realities'

The Supreme Court dismissed pleas to recall its stray dog relocation and sterilization order, issuing directions to states to augment infrastructure. The court allowed euthanasia for rabid or dangerous stray dogs, emphasizing the need for expert assessment and adherence to animal welfare laws.

SC refuses to recall order to remove stray dogs from public places, warns of contempt action

The judges said the Constitution does not envisage children and the elderly being ‘left to survive on the mercy of physical strength or chance’.

In Big Order, Supreme Court Allows Killing Of Rabid, Aggressive Stray Dogs

The direction came as part of the top court's verdict on a batch of petitions seeking modification of its earlier order on relocation of stray dogs.

Supreme Court allows for euthanasia of ‘rabid and dangerous dogs’, refuses to recall directions to remove stray dogs from public institutions

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

Stray dogs case: Supreme Court pulls up states, UTs over poor infra, says ‘No sustained effort to tackle crisis’

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria observed that the right to life with dignity includes the right to live freely without the fear of harm from dog bite incidents and said the state ‘cannot remain a passive spectator.’