New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- While hearing the stray dogs case on Tuesday, the Supreme Court warned states of imposing a heavy fine "for every bite and every death". Noting that the "effect of a dog bite is lifelong," the Supreme Court held dog feeders liable for stray dogs.

"For every dog bite, for every death, we will be likely fixing heavy compensation for states for not making requisite arrangements," the Supreme Court said, as per Bar and Bench.

"And also liability to dog feeders. You take them to your house, keep them, why should they be allowed to roam around, biting, chasing? The effect of a dog bite is lifelong," the court added.

The Supreme Court bench, comprising justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria, was hearing a ca...