Delhi given eight weeks to round up hundreds of thousands of stray dogs

Published: 8/11/2025
Delhi given eight weeks to round up hundreds of thousands of stray dogs
India's top court has given Delhi and its suburbs an eight-week time frame to move hundreds of thousands of stray dogs off the streets to animal shelters due to rising concerns over rabies-related deaths. The court has mandated the establishment of multiple shelters equipped with sterilization, vaccination facilities, and CCTV cameras to ensure public safety. Despite concerns from animal welfare groups about the feasibility of the directive, the court aims to tackle the rising incidence of dog bites and rabies cases in major cities like Delhi.