
22/08/2025
SC issues Interim directions ; extends Scope of Matter making it pan-India.
Matters pending in other High Courts will be transferred for a final national policy.
Prohibition on release of strays is stayed.
Strays must be dewormed, vaccinated, and returned to the same area.
Dogs with rabies or aggressive behaviour must be immunized and not released.
Dedicated feeding spaces for stray dogs must be created.
With this order, it has been acknowledged that they cannot be wished away or exiled.
Spay/ Neuter. Vaccinate
Adopt. Educate.
The onus is on every Indian.
We have to do right by them.