India, Aug. 22 -- Softening the dogs order amid backlash, the Supreme Court on Friday said strays will be released back after sterlisation and immunisation, retreating from its earlier directive that asked authorities to put the canines of Delhi-NCR in shelter homes and not let go.

The Supreme Court, however, said no to feeding of stray dogs on streets.

Persons found feeding stray dogs on streets shall be liable to be proceeded with under relevant legal framework, said the Supreme Court. Follow Supreme Court stray dogs order news updates

On August 11, the Supreme Court had ordered the relocation of all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi-NCR within eight weeks, directing authorities to create shelters to house them.

The Supreme Court...