Supreme Court On Stray Dogs: The Supreme Court has adopted a strict stance regarding the increasing stray dog ​​attacks, road accidents and increasing danger to children in the country. The court has said in clear words that the roads have to be kept free from stray dogs, because they not only bite but are also causing serious accidents and deaths. This comment has again intensified the debate across the country.

Are stray dogs just animals or a growing security threat?

On Wednesday, the hearing on the case related to stray dogs lasted for about two and a half hours in the Supreme Court. During this period, the debate was not limited to only dog ​​bites, but serious issues like road safety, children's lives, safety of the elderly and rights of common citizens came to the fore. Justice Vikram Nath said that the problem is not just about cutting. There is also a big risk of road accidents due to stray dogs. He raised the question—“How will you identify which dog is in which mood in the morning?” This uncertainty is the biggest danger.

“You are lucky” – why did the court say this?

Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, arguing in favor of the dogs, said that he was never bitten by any dog ​​in temples or public places. To this the Supreme Court gave a sharp reply - "You are lucky. People are being cut, children are being cut, people are dying." This statement of the court makes it clear that the matter is no longer about personal experience but about public safety.

How safe is it to release dogs back after sterilization?

Kapil Sibal argued that if a dog bites, it is caught, sterilized and then released in the same area. On this, the Supreme Court said sarcastically – “Now all that is left is the counseling of the dogs.” This comment indicates that the court is not satisfied with the existing system. On Wednesday, the hearing was stopped as it was incomplete. Now the next hearing will be on January 8 at 10:30 am. The court has indicated that it can give a strict and practical decision on this issue.

What does the complete timeline of the stray dog ​​case say?

• 28 July 2025: Supreme Court takes cognizance of deaths due to rabies
• 11 August 2025: Order to remove stray dogs from Delhi-NCR
• 22 August 2025: Instructions for releasing dangerous dogs after sterilization and keeping them in captivity
• 7 November 2025: Order to remove stray animals from highways and roads
• 18 December 2026: The court asked – “What is humanity?”

How will the system deal with a population of 5 crore dogs?

Senior Advocate KK Venugopal said that there are more than 5 crore dogs in India. Billions of rupees will be spent on the necessary shelter, food and security arrangements for them. How is fencing and security possible when schools do not even have electricity, water and toilets? It is clear from the comments of the Supreme Court that now the matter is moving beyond emotions towards security and practical solutions. The question is not just about dogs, but about the priority of human life.