India, May 19 -- The Supreme Court has permitted authorities to euthanise rabid, incurably ill or demonstrably dangerous free-ranging dogs under statutory protocols.

The court maintained its earlier directions banning street feeding and requiring dedicated feeding spots for dogs.

States and union territories have been asked to set up at least one fully functional Animal Birth Control centre in each district.

The court also directed authorities to ensure adequate anti-rabies vaccines, immunoglobulin and public health response mechanisms for dog-bite cases.

PETA India criticised the confinement of community dogs, saying it could institutionalise cruelty and divert resources from sterilisation and vaccination.

The Supreme Court of India...