Overview

• A three-judge bench modified the August 11 directive, ordering that dogs picked up be dewormed, vaccinated and sterilised, then returned to their original areas, with exceptions for rabid or aggressive animals.
• Feeding on public streets is prohibited, and municipal bodies must mark designated feeding zones in each ward and set up helplines to report violations and obstruction of officials.
• Dogs found rabid or displaying aggressive behaviour are to be kept in separate shelters after treatment, and citizens may apply to adopt dogs through the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
• The court issued notices to all States and Union Territories, moved to transfer similar High Court cases to itself, and signalled work toward a national framework, with a compliance review in eight weeks.
• Individuals and NGOs intervening in the case must deposit ₹25,000 and ₹2 lakh respectively, with funds earmarked for stray-dog infrastructure, or they risk being barred from further participation.