Supreme Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs from Schools, Hospitals, and Transport Hubs

This special report focuses on a landmark Supreme Court order aimed at curbing the stray dog menace in public areas across India, a directive delivered by a bench including Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria. Citing an 'alarming rise of dog-bite incidents', the court has ordered that stray dogs be removed from the premises of educational institutions, hospitals, and transport hubs and must not be released back into the same area. The ruling marks a significant departure from the previous Animal Birth Control Rules, which mandated returning sterilized dogs to their original territories. Furthermore, the court has directed municipal authorities to ensure these specified areas are fenced to prevent strays from entering. The decision came during a suo motu case monitoring the implementation of animal welfare rules nationwide.