Supreme Court stays firm on stray dogs curbs in public places
The Supreme Court has upheld its November 2025 directive to remove stray dogs from sensitive public areas, emphasizing public safety over animal welfare. The court rejected pleas to modify its earlier ruling, stating that sterilized dogs cannot be returned to institutional locations. It also permitted euthanasia for dangerous or incurably ill dogs, highlighting the serious risks posed by stray dogs in densely populated areas.
- ▪The Supreme Court reaffirmed its order to remove stray dogs from schools, hospitals, and other sensitive areas.
- ▪The court dismissed challenges to the Animal Welfare Board's Standard Operating Procedure from November 2025.
- ▪Euthanasia is permitted for rabid or dangerous dogs under veterinary assessment and safeguards.
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Supreme Court stays firm on stray dogs curbs in public placesThe court also rejected all pleas challenging the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) in November 2025. Updated on: May 20, 2026 7:00 AM ISTBy Utkarsh AnandShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to modify its November 2025 directions ordering all states and Union territories to remove stray dogs from institutional areas such as schools, hospitals, sports complexes, bus depots and railway stations, and ruled that such dogs cannot be released back into these locations even after sterilisation.Supreme Court stays firm on stray dogs curbs in public places.
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