Overview

• Final orders on the August 11 two‑judge directive to remove and shelter Delhi‑NCR strays remain pending after a three‑judge bench reserved its decision on August 14.
• Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has told departments to avoid harsh action and stay on watch‑and‑ward, with pickups paused as the government prepares a large sterilisation campaign and tenders.
• Delhi Police registered four FIRs linked to demonstrations, including sections for obstructing and assaulting officers, and issued notices after multiple protest incidents.
• A separate video from Delhi showed dog lovers vandalising an MCD van and releasing caged dogs during an attempted pickup, reflecting tense on‑ground confrontations.
• Shimla launched a 20–25 day sterilisation and anti‑rabies drive that tags strays with QR codes and GPS collars to maintain digital records, as officials also plan holding areas for aggressive animals.