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23:12 (IST), Aug, 22
Supreme Court Stray Dogs Hearing Live Updates: Animal lovers, political leaders cheer Supreme Court's revised stray dog order

After facing criticism nationwide, the Supreme Court on Friday revised its earlier order on stray dog management in Delhi and the NCR. The court directed that dogs must be released back into the same area after sterilisation and vaccination.

However, dogs infected with rabies or showing aggressive behaviour will be kept in confinement. “Stray dogs will be released back to the same area after sterilisation and immunisation, except those infected with rabies or exhibiting aggressive behaviour,” the bench clarified.

The court also barred public feeding of dogs, asking the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to set up designated feeding zones in every ward. It added that animal lovers may approach the MCD if they wish to adopt strays.

Animal rights groups and shelter operators welcomed the move, calling it a “big relief” for stray dogs and those working for their welfare.