Supreme Court Stray Dogs Order: The Supreme Court ordered stray dogs to be sent from residential areas to shelter, showing strictness on rising dog bite and rabies cases in Delhi-NCR. At the same time, he also prohibited throwing away the remaining food in the open.
Supreme Court Stray Dogs Order: The Supreme Court has taken a big step in view of the increasing dog bites and rabies cases in Delhi-NCR. The court has ordered that all stray dogs be removed from the residential areas and sent to the shelter. Also, the court premises and surrounding areas have been instructed to immediately stop throwing away the remaining food.
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Strict remarks of Supreme Court, trying to stop the most strict action
The Supreme Court said that the risk of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR is extremely serious. The most strict action will be taken if any person or organization tries to stop the street dogs from lifting the street dogs. The court also directed that the dog shelter should have trained professionals who manage dogs, arrange sterilization and immunization and do not allow them to come out.
The bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan gave the order when media reports revealed the increasing figures of Rabies Deaths and Dog Bite Incidents in Delhi. According to MCD data, 49 Rabies Cases and 35,198 Animal Bite Incidents were recorded between January and June 2025. According to WHO, every year around 60,000 people in India die from Rabies, which is 36% of the world’s total cases.
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Ban on food waste
Expressing concern over the increasing movement of stray dogs in the Supreme Court premises, the court said that the remaining food should be put only in the covered dustbin. Throwing food in the open or without covered container will be completely banned, so that dogs do not enter the court premises in search of food and do not have incidents of cutting.
MCD data
According to data from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, a total of 35,198 animal bite has been reported in the capital between January and June 2025. During the same period, 49 cases of rabies were registered. The court has ordered the municipal bodies of Delhi-NCR to make dog shelters and report it in eight weeks.