The bench on Friday stated that the revised approach strikes a balance between public health and safety, and animal welfare, given the high incidence of dog bites in Delhi, where hospitals report nearly 2,000 bite cases daily.

The Supreme Court has revised its earlier directive on the relocation of stray dogs, saying that the animals should be sterilised, 

vaccinated and returned to their original neighbourhoods unless they are rabid or display aggressive behaviour.

The modified order comes after the Court on August 11 directed all stray dogs in Delhi and surrounding areas to be moved to shelters. This triggered city-wide protests, with animal lovers up in arms about the practicality and feasibility of such a ruling.

The bench on Friday said the revised approach balances public health and safety with animal welfare, given the high incidence of dog bites in Delhi, where hospitals report close to 2,000 bite cases daily.

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Under the new directive, citizens and resident welfare associations (RWAs) must actively support municipal 

Source: Ndtv