Can't ignore dog bites: What Supreme Court said refusing to tweak stray relocation order
The Supreme Court has upheld its November 2025 order regarding the relocation and sterilization of stray dogs, rejecting modifications and challenges to the ruling. The court emphasized the need for states and Union territories to improve infrastructure to address the rising population of stray dogs and the associated risks. It highlighted the alarming frequency of dog bite incidents, which have raised concerns about public safety in various locations, including airports.
- ▪The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking changes to its November 2025 order on stray dog relocation.
- ▪The court noted a lack of sustained efforts by states to manage the stray dog population.
- ▪Reports of dog bites have increased in frequency and severity, affecting public confidence in governance.
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Can't ignore dog bites: What Supreme Court said refusing to tweak stray relocation orderThe Supreme Court said there has been absence of sustained efforts on part of states, UTs to build infra to deal with rising population of stray dogs.Updated on: May 19, 2026 11:23 AM ISTReported by Utkarsh AnandShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed all applications as well as pleas for modification and recall of its November 2025 order on relocation, sterilisation of stray dogs.The Supreme Court said right to life with dignity encompasses right to live freely without threat of harm from dogs (HT file photo)In its November 2025 order, the Supreme Court had modified an earlier order and directed all states and UTs to remove stray dogs from institutional premises and prohibited their…
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