00:00In a landmark intervention, the Supreme Court of India has stepped in to tackle the stray dog menace head-on.
00:08The Apex Court, taking Suomotu cognizance, has issued sweeping directions that could finally end the bitter clash between dog lovers and victims of dog bites.
00:19The order is unambiguous. Delhi Government, MCD, NDMC and civic bodies of Noida and Gurgaon must immediately remove stray dogs from all areas with priority to vulnerable localities.
00:36How they do it is their responsibility, even if it means creating a dedicated enforcement force.
00:43The top court wants a watertight process. Every captured dog must be accounted for and none can be released back.
00:55Within eight weeks, the government must set up shelters and pounds across Delhi, starting with capacity for 5,000 dogs.
01:05These shelters will be under CCTV surveillance, ensuring no animal is removed.
01:10Dogs involved in bite cases must be captured, sterilised and immunised.
01:18And the court has a warning. Any resistance from individuals or organisations will invite contempt proceedings.
01:28For victims, a long-awaited relief. For civic bodies, a tight deadline.
01:34And for the capital streets, change may finally be on the way.
01:40And the court has suffered.
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