In cities across the country, the feral animals are both loved and feared. The judges are forging into intensely emotional territory by going after the ones in the capital.

SC on Monday ordered the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within eight weeks, igniting protests from animal rights.

The Supreme Court is addressing the escalating stray dog issue, with Chief Justice Gavai promising to review a plea concerning the matter. This follows a prior court order mandating the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR due to rising dog bite incidents.