New Delhi, May 19 -- Former minister and BJP leader Vijay Goel on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's refusal to modify its November 2025 order directing the removal of stray dogs from public institutions such as hospitals, schools, colleges, bus stations and railway stations.

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria observed that the right to life with dignity includes the right to live freely without the fear of harm from dog bite incidents and said the state "cannot remain a passive spectator."

Goel appealed to the Residents' Welfare Associations (RWAs) to support the Supreme Court's order and monitor compliance.

Goel told ANI, "We have been carrying out movements for the issue of stray dogs for three years, an...