– Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that relocating stray dogs violates Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules,2023.
– Advocate A.M. Singhvi pointed out insufficient shelter capacity for strays and called the order impractical.
The escalating public health concern related to stray dog attacks has underscored a longstanding urban governance issue in India-balancing human safety with animal welfare principles. The Supreme Court’s directive reflects an urgent response but raises meaningful legal and logistical challenges that highlight gaps in civic infrastructure planning. With allegations of non-compliance with ABC Rules and no adequate shelter systems in place, questions arise about the feasibility and ethics of executing such large-scale relocation drives within tight timelines.This case symbolizes broader systemic failures at municipal levels where reactive rather than preventative measures dominate policymaking regarding both human safety and animal management frameworks. Moving forward, pragmatic adherence to humane programs like sterilization coupled with enhanced public health awareness may offer sustainable solutions without sparking controversy or avoidable harm.