The issue of stray dogs in Delhi has sparked a heated debate, which has now reached the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, while giving an important verdict on this sensitive issue, banned feeding dogs in public places and issued new guidelines. Let us know the brief details of this verdict in the polite and eloquent style of Urdu literature. Supreme Court verdict On August 22, 2025, the Supreme Court, while amending its August 11 order, said that stray dogs will be released back to their original areas after sterilization and vaccination, except for those dogs that are infected with rabies or have aggressive behavior. The court gave this verdict keeping in mind the entire country and issued notices to all states and union territories. Feeding in public places was banned, and it was ordered to create specific feeding zones for this. Five key points of the decision: Sterilization and release: Dogs will be released to their original areas after sterilization and vaccination, but rabid or aggressive dogs will be kept in shelters. Helpline establishment: A helpline in each municipal ward for dog-related complaints. Line number will be issued. Feeding zones: There will be a ban on feeding in public places, and designated feeding zones will be created. Those who feed at unauthorized places will be fined. National policy: The court has taken up the issue at the national level and sought details of relevant cases from all high courts so that a comprehensive national policy can be formulated. Penalty and enforcement: Those who obstruct the capture of dogs will be fined from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2 lakh, and pet lovers can apply for adoption. A user on X wrote: "The Supreme Court's decision is balanced. Both the welfare of dogs and human safety have been taken care of." — @IndiaLegalEye "Harmony between humans and animals is possible only in the light of law." — A legal expert References The Hindu, India Today, LiveMint, Outlook India, Supreme Court Observer, X Post