The Supreme Court upheld its directive prohibiting the release of stray dogs to public spaces after sterilisation or vaccination, citing rising dog bite incidents.
The court heard several applications seeking modifications
May 19, 2026
11:12 am
What's the storyThe Supreme Court has refused to modify its earlier directions on the removal of stray dogs from public places.
The court had previously ordered that these dogs, once picked up from places like hospitals, bus stands, schools and railway stations, should not be released back into the same area even after vaccination or sterilization.
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