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Stray dog culling
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May 19, 2026
'Menace of dog bites...': SC rejects pleas challenging order on relocation, sterilisation of strays
Supreme Court upheld its earlier rulings in the stray dog issue, dismissing pleas seeking modification or recall of its previous directions on relocation and sterilisation
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January 14, 2026
Telangana mass dog killing: 500 canines culled in operation to fulfil election promise; 15 booked
Telangana police are investigating the alleged poisoning of over 500 stray dogs. The mass killing is reportedly linked to the gram panchayat election promises. Authorities have taken legal action against 15 people, including village heads.
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January 13, 2026
'Complete failure': SC slams Centre, states on stray dog menace, warns of heavy compensation
Citing decades of official apathy and a 'complete failure' to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules, the Supreme Court expressed frustration over the spiraling crisis
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January 09, 2026
Supreme Court rejects video showdown in stray dogs case; flags public safety, constitutional issues
The apex court has declined to simply compare videos of alleged animal cruelty with clips of dog attacks in the stray dogs case
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November 07, 2025
‘Move stray dogs from schools, hospitals to shelters’: SC cracks down on canine menace
The SC also directed the authorities to identify stretches of highways and expressways frequented by stray animals, including cattle, and ensure their removal and relocation to designated shelters
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November 03, 2025
New Supreme Court order on feeding stray dogs on government premises to be passed on November 7: All you need to know
The observation came during the hearing of a series of petitions concerning the implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and the management of stray dog populations across the country
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October 22, 2025
From dog bites to deaths: Understanding rabies prevention in India
Considering India accounts for about 36 per cent of the global rabies death toll, it is important to understand why rabies remains such a significant public health threat in India
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August 26, 2025
Does relocating vaccinated stray dogs truly worsen rabies outbreaks and public health?
Stray dog relocation policies may significantly undermine herd immunity against rabies, potentially leading to increased public health risks from dog bites and disease outbreaks
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August 23, 2025
What is Lucknow’s ABC programme for stray dogs?
The Supreme Court has recognised the Lucknow ABC programme as India's national benchmark for humane and effective stray dog management. The programme's successful 'capture, sterilise, vaccinate, and release' model has the potential to be replicated across the country
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August 22, 2025
Stray dogs and the Supreme Court: Balancing safety, welfare, and governance
The Supreme Court controversy around stray dogs also highlights a broader tension in urban governance—between evidence-based policy and populist perception
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August 22, 2025
Explained: Supreme Court’s modified verdict on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR
Supreme Court stray dog ruling mandates the release of sterilized and immunized canines back to their areas, overturning an earlier prohibition on re-release
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August 14, 2025
FactCheck: Animal activist Ambika Shukla claims rabies is a delicate virus and can be washed off. How true is this?
Ambika Shukla's recent statements on rabies, claiming it can be washed off with soap, have sparked controversy amid ongoing stray dog protests in Delhi-NCR. Are they true?
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August 13, 2025
VIDEO | Lawyer slaps dog lover outside SC after stray dog relocation order
A lawyer slapped an animal activist in a brawl that broke out outside the Supreme Court premises. The video, taken by bystanders, has now gained traction on social media. Dog lovers were outraged this week when the SC ordered that all stray dogs be moved to shelters in the Delhi-NCR region
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August 11, 2025
Delhi police arrest animal activists protesting Supreme Court order on stray dogs
Delhi police arrested animal lovers and activists who protested against a Supreme Court order to relocate stray dogs in the national capital to shelters. The activists, gathered at India Gate, were immediately removed
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August 11, 2025
Supreme Court’s big crackdown on stray dog menace ignites heated debate
Supreme Court's stray dog ruling, aimed at addressing the severe stray dog crisis and public safety, has sparked significant debate among animal rights activists and dog lovers.