The Supreme Court (SC) is the ultimate protector of our Constitution and the values that make us who we are. This is why the SC’s suo moto writs with reference to stray animals matter more than ever. But to now penalise stray animals for human failure, through incarceration and worse, is not justice. It is worth highlighting that stray dogs are territorial animals, often closely attached to their human feeders and friends. Our neighbour, Bhutan, has become the first country in the world to have 100 per cent sterilisation and vaccination of its stray dogs.

Source: Indian Express January 06, 2026 03:07 UTC