The Supreme Court has mandated the removal of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, directing their confinement to shelters. Various Indian cities employ different strategies, including sterilization programs, designated feeding zones, and compensation for bite victims. The Netherlands eradicated its stray dog issue through comprehensive measures like sterilization, strict animal welfare laws, and promoting adoption.

The top court made the observation while ordering the release of Sukhdev Pehalwan, convicted in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case

Rahul Gandhi lodged his dissent against the Supreme Court’s order on the removal of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR from streets to shelters.