Delhi-NCR Stray Dogs to Be Shifted to Shelters in 8 Weeks, SC order

The Supreme Court of India has directed that all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be picked up within eight weeks and moved in dog shelters of concerned authorities. 

In a significant order, the Supreme court instructed municipal bodies and other agencies to work in coordination to create adequate shelter facilities within the stipulated time frame, ensuring that the



canines are removed from public spaces.

Supreme Court further ruled that no stray dog should be released back onto the streets once housed in a shelter. The SC directed that stray dogs be kept at shelters and not released on streets, colonies, or public places. It instructed the Delhi government, the MCD, and the NDMC to start picking up stray dogs from all localities.