India top court shelves plan to lock up Delhi's one million street dogs

The Indian Supreme Court has halted a plan to round up and imprison over a million stray dogs in Delhi. The court ruled that only dogs exhibiting rabies or aggressive behavior should be kept in shelters, rejecting the previous proposal to capture and detain all street dogs in the city. The decision was made in response to a petition filed by animal welfare organizations, who argued that mass imprisonment of stray dogs would be inhumane and ineffective in controlling the population. The court acknowledged the need to address public safety concerns, but emphasized that humane methods, such as sterilization and vaccination programs, should be the primary approach. The ruling emphasizes the balance between public health and animal welfare, and sets a precedent for more considerate policies towards stray animals in India. It highlights the importance of finding ethical solutions that prioritize the well-being of both humans and animals in densely populated urban areas.