India, Aug. 11 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India termed the Supreme Court's order to send all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within 8 weeks as "impractical, illogical, and illegal".

The apex court on Monday directed that all stray dogs in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) be removed from the streets and moved to dedicated dog shelters set up by civic authorities within eight weeks, making it clear that no captured animal will be released back on the streets.

"Round up all stray dogs from all localities, including localities on the outskirts of Delhi, and shift them to some other place.Whether sterilised or not sterilised, the society must feel free and safe. You should not have any stray dogs roa...