Supreme Court issues BIG order on Delhi-NCR stray dogs: Pick up, sterilise and shelter

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the municipal bodies in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram to begin removing stray dogs from all neighbourhoods, with priority given to high-risk areas in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram.

The bench emphasised that clearing localities of stray dogs should be treated as the “first and foremost” task, warning against any laxity in implementation. “There should be no compromise in this exercise,” the court said.

Issuing a stern warning, the apex court added that any individual or organisation obstructing dog-catching drives would face legal action. The directive comes amid growing concerns over public safety and recent incidents involving stray dog attacks in several NCR regions.