Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Revises Stray Dog Relocation Order in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court changed its mind about what to do with stray dogs in Delhi.
Previously, the court said all strays should be taken to shelters.
Now, the court says that the dogs should be caught, given shots, and then let back where they were found.
Dog lovers and animal groups have to pay money to be heard.
The mayor of Delhi agrees and will follow the new rules.
Supreme Court amended its order on relocating stray dogs in Delhi-NCR.
Dog lovers and NGOs must deposit funds to participate in the case.
Stray dogs are now to be sterilized, vaccinated, and released in the same area.
The court deemed the initial order too harsh due to infrastructure limitations.
Delhi Mayor welcomed the decision, vowing full implementation.
- Who
- Supreme Court, dog lovers, NGOs, and Delhi Mayor.
- What
- The Supreme Court amended its order on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR.
- When
- The Supreme Court issued the amended order on Friday.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR
- Why
- To address concerns regarding the earlier order and infrastructure limitations.
Initial Order
Amended Order
Original Plan
Initial Order
Permanent relocation of strays to shelters.
Amended Order
Permanent relocation of strays to shelters.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Location
- Delhi-NCR
- Dog Lover Deposit
- Rs 25,000
- NGO Deposit
- Rs 2 lakh
- Outcome
- Stray dogs to be sterilized, vaccinated, and released