India joins countries allowing euthanasia of dangerous stray dogs after SC ruling
India's Supreme Court has authorized the euthanasia of dangerous stray dogs, marking a significant shift in animal welfare policy. This decision aligns India with countries like the United States, Russia, and Japan, which have similar laws for managing rabid or aggressive stray dogs. The ruling emphasizes that public safety must take precedence over compassion for animal life under the constitutional obligation to protect human life.
- ▪The Supreme Court has allowed the euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill, and dangerous stray dogs in India.
- ▪This decision is based on the need to protect public safety in areas with frequent dog attacks.
- ▪The ruling expands the circumstances under which euthanasia can be considered under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
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India joins countries allowing euthanasia of dangerous stray dogs after SC rulingThe bench underlined that “compassion for animal life” cannot override the constitutional obligation of the state to protect human life under Article 21.Published on: May 20, 2026 9:01 AM ISTBy Utkarsh AnandShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Tuesday, for the first time, expressly authorised Indian authorities to put down rabid, incurably ill and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs in areas witnessing frequent attacks, joining countries such as the United States, Russia and Japan that permit euthanasia of rabid or dangerous stray dogs under statutory safeguards.Section 13 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act authorises destruction of suffering animals where they are mortally injured, diseased or in…
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