The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a case regarding stray dogs in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, August 14, 2025. This comes after a controversial order by a two-judge bench on August 11, directing authorities to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR and relocate them to shelters permanently.
Key Developments in the Case
- Controversial Order: On August 11, Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan ordered the removal of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR due to "extremely grim" dog bite situations.
- Contradicting Orders: Lawyer Nanita Sharma pointed out contradictory orders by different Supreme Court benches regarding stray dogs.
- New Bench Constituted: Chief Justice B.R. Gavai referred the matter to a three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria for Thursday's hearing.
Details of the August 11 Order
- Removal and Sheltering: Authorities must remove stray dogs and house them in shelters with adequate facilities.
- No Release: Stray dogs must not be released back into public spaces.
- Shelters' Requirements: Shelters must have CCTV cameras, staff, feeding arrangements, veterinary services, and helpline numbers.
The order has sparked debate between public safety and animal welfare concerns. Animal rights groups argue the order is inhumane and contradicts Animal Birth Control Rules.