Overview

• A bench questioned why the petitioner was feeding community dogs in public despite the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 allowing private sheltering.
• The petitioner alleges harassment by Noida authorities for feeding strays in line with Rule 20, which assigns resident welfare associations and local bodies the duty to set up designated feeding points.
• The court suggested converting a private residence into a shelter where all community dogs could be fed under controlled conditions.
• Justices flagged safety risks for pedestrians, cycle riders and two-wheeler users from free-roaming street dogs during morning activities.
• To ensure a uniform ruling, the Supreme Court has tagged this plea with another pending case on stray dog feeding for a consolidated hearing.