Goa, Aug. 13 -- The court directed the National Highways Authority of India and the Union of India to submit their responses by August 19.

Expressing strong dissatisfaction over the continued non-compliance with its earlier directions, the High Court issued a stern warning to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Union of India in a suo motu writ petition concerning stray dog management.

The court noted that both respondents had failed to file the affidavits sought in the matter despite previous directions. Granting them a final opportunity, the Bench ordered NHAI and the Union government to submit their responses by August 19.

The proceedings form part of the court's monitoring of measures related to stray dog manage...