Supreme Court orders vaccination and re-release of stray dogs, exempts rabid or aggressive ones

22 Aug 2025 07:17 IST

The Supreme Court has ordered the vaccination and re-release of stray dogs, with the exemption of rabid or aggressive ones. The court has directed that the dogs should be sterilized and immunized before being re-released. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has instructed NGOs to pick up stray dogs from vulnerable spots and maintain CCTV footage records. The court's decision aims to address the issue of stray dogs in a humane and systematic manner, ensuring their well-being while also considering public safety.

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