SC allows euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill stray dogs
The Supreme Court of India has permitted euthanasia for rabid and incurably ill stray dogs to address public safety concerns. This decision aims to manage the rising stray dog population and prevent aggressive attacks on humans. The court emphasized the need for strict adherence to existing animal welfare laws during the implementation of this directive.
- ▪The Supreme Court allowed euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill, or dangerous stray dogs.
- ▪Civic authorities may resort to euthanasia in areas with high stray dog populations and frequent dog bites.
- ▪The court directed states and Union Territories to enhance the Animal Birth Control framework.
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SC allows euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill stray dogsSC allows euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill stray dogsPublished on: May 19, 2026 1:45 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The Supreme Court for the first time on Tuesday allowed euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill, or demonstrably dangerous stray dogs to curb the threat to human lifeSC allows euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill stray dogsA bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria issued a slew of directions to deal with the rising population of stray dogs in the country.The bench emphatically stated that preventing the euthanasia of stray dogs is the most important direction it is issuing to authorities and officials of civic bodies.It said the civic authorities may resort to euthanasia in areas where the…
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