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Constitutional Rights vs. Public Safety: Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Delhi Stray Dog Ruling

Aug 12, 2025 | Animal Welfare Law

The Supreme Court’s August 2025 directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR within eight weeks has ignited a nationwide debate. This ruling pits Article 21’s public safety mandate against Article 51A(g)’s animal compassion duty, raising questions about the legality of bypassing the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. We examine the constitutional clash, public health concerns, and the path toward a balanced, humane solution.