A recent directive from the Supreme Court has reignited the contentious debate surrounding stray dog management. In a suo motu case, the court ordered authorities in the Delhi-NCR region to round up all stray dogs and place them in shelters, citing the “extremely grim” situation of dog bite incidents and rabies cases. The ruling emphasizes public safety, particularly for children and the elderly, and warns of strict action against anyone who obstructs the process. This order, which calls for a complete relocation of strays and the creation of new shelter infrastructure, has been met with both strong support and fierce criticism.