The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the actions of individuals and organisations that feed stray dogs in public spaces, asking whether compassion should apply only to animals and not to people. The bench raised serious concerns about accountability, particularly in cases where stray dog attacks result in injuries or death, and asked who would bear responsibility if a child were killed. During the hearing, senior advocate Arvind Datar pointed out that the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules largely focus on sterilisation and fail to address aggressive behaviour or prevent attacks. The court recalled its January 8 hearing, highlighting poor enforcement of the rules, and clarified it has never ordered the removal of all stray dogs. Concerns were also raised about diseases spreading from dogs to wildlife.
Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Feeding Stray Dogs in Public Areas
