The Supreme Court modified its earlier order on 22 August 2025, that mandated the confinement of all stray dogs to shelters across Delhi-NCR.
- Now allowed: Stray dogs can be released back to their original places after sterilisation and vaccination.
- Exception: Dogs infected with rabies or showing aggressive behaviour must be kept in shelters.
- Public feeding ban: Feeding of stray dogs in public is prohibited; instead, dedicated feeding spaces will be created by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in each ward.
- Adoption: Animal lovers can apply to the MCD for adopting dogs.
