New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- The Supreme Court modified its August 11 order on Friday in connection with the removal of stray dogs from Delhi streets. The Supreme Court said the earlier court direction on picking up stray dogs shall remain.

However, the court said, these dogs - except those infected with rabies or exhibiting aggressive behaviour - must be released to their original areas after sterilisation and vaccination.

The Supreme Court also ordered that no public feeding of dogs will be allowed, and dedicated feeding spaces for stray dogs to be created in the Delhi-NCR area. The court said there have been instances due to such feeding instances.

1. Municipal authorities shall comply with para 12, 12.1 and 12.2; prohibition on release of...