Stray dogs row in Supreme Court: Bench slams civic inaction for NCR menace; reserves order after clash over lack of shelters, ABC rule violations

The Supreme Court addressed the contentious issue of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. A two-judge bench had ordered their removal, sparking protests. A three-judge bench heard arguments pitting human safety against animal rights. Local authorities were blamed for ineffective Animal Birth Control. The Solicitor General cited dog bite statistics and rabies deaths. Animal rights advocates argued against the removal.