Supreme Court of India

Supreme Court orders nationwide removal of stray dogs from key public spaces

The Supreme Court has directed authorities across the country to clear stray dogs from sensitive public spaces, including schools, hospitals, railway stations, bus depots, and sports complexes. The dogs must be moved to authorised shelters after undergoing sterilisation and vaccination under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice…

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Animal Birth Control Rules 2023

Centre Reaffirms Humane Approach to Stray Dog Management; Supreme Court Clarifies Directive on Delhi-NCR

The Central Government has strengthened its Animal Birth Control programme with new funding and guidelines, even as the Supreme Court underscored the need for balanced enforcement in Delhi-NCR. The Central Government has reiterated that India’s approach to managing stray dogs will remain humane, scientific, and rooted in compassion. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of…

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