Supreme Court reserves order in modification to stray dogs case

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday has reserved its verdict regarding a batch of pleas which sought modifications to the stray dogs case.

Updated on: Jan 29, 2026, 15:38:51 IST

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The Supreme Court of India on Thursday has reserved its verdict regarding a batch of pleas which sought modifications to the stray dogs case. As per reports, the top court has called on the counsels to submit their written briefs within a week.

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on the stray dogs case (PTI)

The verdict was reserved after the top court heard arguments from all stakeholders from all states in India. Arguments were presented from dog lovers, victims of dog bite incidents, animal rights activists, and lawyers appearing for the Centre and state governments.

The matter was heard by a bench of justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria. The top court heard the steps taken by states like Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

The Supreme Court also heard the counsel appearing for the National Highways Authority of India regarding the steps taken to remove stray dogs from National Highways and proper fencing of roads.

The bench further directed the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) to process the applications of NGOs seeking permission to animal shelters or animal birth control facilities.

"Either you accept it or reject the applications but do it expeditiously," the bench told the counsel appearing for AWBI, as reported by news agency PTI.

More details are awaited…

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