A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court convened on Thursday, August 14, to address the ongoing case concerning stray dogs. This hearing comes in response to public concern over a prior directive that called for the general ‘removal’ of strays in the Delhi-NCR region. Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria are now overseeing the case.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai indicated his intention to examine the matter of relocating stray dogs within Delhi-NCR. During a Wednesday hearing, a petition advocating for the regular sterilization and vaccination of stray animals was presented before his bench. CJI Gavai responded by saying, “I will look into it,” signaling his commitment to thoroughly consider the issues raised. It is uncertain whether the Chief Justice’s statement specifically referred to the 2024 petition or the recent Supreme Court decision that sparked criticism from animal welfare groups and NGOs.
