New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the increasing number of dog bite incidents in the country and said that authorities have failed to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules.

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria said, "We are conscious that these things are happening. Children, adults are getting bitten, people are dying."

The bench also noted that in the past 20 days, two judges had met with accidents caused by stray animals on highways, and one judge is in serious condition.

"One of the judges is still suffering from spinal injuries. It's a very serious issue," the bench added.

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