MCD mulling euthanasia of ‘aggressive’ stray dogs following Supreme Court ruling
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is considering euthanasia for aggressive stray dogs following a Supreme Court ruling prioritizing human safety. A review meeting will be held to assess the situation and establish a monitoring committee. The MCD is also ramping up sterilization efforts and plans to set up dog shelters across the city.
- ▪The Supreme Court ruled that human safety takes precedence over the welfare of stray dogs.
- ▪Dogs identified as aggressive will undergo a 10-day observation period before any euthanasia decision is made.
- ▪The MCD plans to increase sterilization efforts and establish dog shelters in compliance with the Supreme Court's directives.
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- ▪ ‘On paper only’: Delhi unprepared to implement Supreme Court stray dog ruling — Hindustan Times — Top
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to undertake euthanasia of aggressive and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs after the Supreme Court’s recent order upheld prioritisation of human safety.A senior MCD official said a review meeting chaired by MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar is likely to be held on Thursday (May 20, 2026) to determine the course of action and assess infrastructure requirements for managing stray dog populations and shelters across the city. Stray dog euthanasia: Bengaluru civic bodies will have separate committeesIn its Tuesday (May 19, 2026) order, the Supreme Court ruled that when the safety and lives of humans are weighed against the interests and welfare of sentient beings, “the constitutional balance must necessarily and unequivocally tilt in favour…
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