'Image of country ... ': SC slams states, UTs on stray dog case; chief secretaries told to appear

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by TOI NEWS DESKOctober 27, 2025 at 06:49 AM

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The Supreme Court of India criticized states and union territories for their failure to comply with directives regarding the stray dog issue, impacting the country's image. Only the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and governments of West Bengal and Telangana have submitted affidavits; others were ordered to present Chief Secretaries on November 3 for explanations. The court highlighted continuous incidents of stray dog bites and expressed concern over the lack of compliance with its August 22 directions. It emphasized urgent action is required from state administrations to manage the stray dog population and prevent attacks on citizens, noting that the inaction was "unacceptable."

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