Supreme Court Refuses To Modify Order On Removing Stray Dogs From Public Institutions

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to modify its November 2025 order directing the removal of stray dogs from public institutions such as hospitals, schools, colleges, bus stations and railway stations.

A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta delivered the judgment while hearing applications challenging the Animal Welfare Board’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) linked to the issue.

The court dismissed all pleas seeking changes to the guidelines and stressed that authorities should have properly implemented the Animal Birth Control Rules to prevent the present situation from escalating.