Archive · 18 Dec 2025
SC to Review Stray Dog Rules
The Supreme Court of India is dealing with a case about how stray dogs in Delhi are being treated.
A lawyer, Kapil Sibal, said that the rules made by the city government are very harsh on the dogs.
The court said they will play a video in the next hearing to discuss what is humane treatment.
The court also said that stray dogs should be moved to shelters after being sterilized and vaccinated.
They are worried about the increase in dog bites, especially in places like schools and hospitals.
The next hearing is on January 7.
The Supreme Court will review objections to the MCD's rules on stray dogs on January 7.
Kapil Sibal argued that the MCD's rules are inhuman and will be implemented before the next hearing.
The court directed the relocation of stray dogs to designated shelters after sterilization and vaccination.
The court noted an alarming rise in dog bite incidents in institutional areas, reflecting administrative apathy.
The next hearing is scheduled for January 7, with a previous order issued on November 7.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Kapil Sibal, Municipal Corporation of Delhi
- What
- Hearing on the treatment of stray dogs in Delhi
- When
- Next hearing on January 7
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To address the alleged inhuman treatment of stray dogs and the rise in dog bite incidents
Animal Welfare Groups
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Treatment of Stray Dogs
Animal Welfare Groups
The initial order to permanently shelter all stray dogs is too harsh and impractical.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The MCD has framed rules for handling stray dogs, which are deemed necessary for public safety.
- Petitioner
- Kapil Sibal
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Judges
- Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta
- Next Hearing Date
- January 7
- Issue
- Treatment of stray dogs in Delhi
- Previous Court Order Date
- November 7
- Case Type
- Suo motu
- Case Initiation Date
- July 28
Sources
Stray dogs Case: We Will Play Video, Ask You What is Humanity, SC Tells Petitioner
"Will Ask You What's Humanity": Top Court Responds To Stray Dog Rules Plea
Stray dogs case: Supreme Court to take up matter again on January 7, says it will play video and ask ‘what humanity is’
Thane Authorities Plan Comprehensive Action Against Stray Dog Menace
