In a significant move, the Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories (UTs) to remove stray dogs from the premises of educational institutions, hospitals, bus stands, railway stations, and other public places. The apex court instructed authorities to relocate them to designated dog shelters after sterilisation to ensure public safety and hygiene.

A three-bench including justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria also added that permitting their return would “frustrate the very purpose” of securing such premises and addressing public safety concerns. The direction came as the bench was monitoring stray dog-bite incidents through a suo motu proceeding.

As per the order, all the stray dogs currently in these premises must be captured, sterilised and vaccinated.

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