India, May 19 -- The Supreme Court has taken a firm stance on the growing stray dog issue, refusing to modify its earlier November 2025 directive that aimed to remove stray dogs from key public spaces. The court cited rising dog bite incidents and what it called systemic failure in managing population control measures.

Supreme Court Verdict on Stray Dog Removal & Safety Concerns

The Supreme Court refused to modify its November 2025 order on stray dogs, stressing public safety concerns. The bench observed, "Can't ignore dog bites," while citing rising incidents across cities while it upheld stricter control measures and directed authorities to remove stray dogs from key public spaces like hospitals, schools and transport hubs, noting tha...