Published: Aug 22, 2025, 19:29 IST | Updated: Aug 22, 2025, 19:29 IST
The Supreme Court has modified its earlier August 11 order on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. The bench stayed the blanket ban on releasing picked-up dogs, stating they must be vaccinated, dewormed, sterilised, and then released — except in cases of rabid or aggressive behaviour. Public feeding is now restricted to designated zones, and all states and UTs are now party to the case. What does this mean for civic bodies, animal lovers, and citizens?