New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- In a stern warning to state governments, the Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated it would fix "heavy compensation" for every dog bite and death caused by strays. The court noted that the impact of a dog bite is "lifelong" and suggested that individuals or organisations feeding strays must also bear legal liability.

"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, according to 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 noted.

The Supreme Court bench, compr...