Calling dogs “great friends of humans”, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the authorities to treat them properly and ensure minimisation of dog-human conflict in the Capital.
Justice Mini Pushkarna also directed the authorities and other parties concerned to give recommendations regarding the rehabilitation of stray dogs.
“Dog is the most loved animal in the world and great friends of humans. It should be ensured that dogs are protected and given dignity,” the court said.
“Either dogs are at home or shelter... not on roads eating garbage. Humans and dogs both are suffering. Neither humans nor dogs are safe,” Justice Pushkarna said.
Upon being informed that sterilisation of around 70% stray dogs would solve the issue, the judge said the proposed solution had been lingering for the last three decades but nothing had changed.
