'Can't Ignore Dog Bite Incidents': SC Stands By Order To Remove Strays From Schools, Hospitals

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• 'Can't Ignore Dog Bite Incidents': SC Stands By Order To Remove Strays From Schools, Hospitals Published By, Last Updated: May 19, 2026, 11:24 IST Supreme Court dismisses all pleas in stray dog case, upholds November 25 order to remove strays from schools and hospitals, bans releasing them back Supreme Court dismissed all pleas in the stray dog case.
• The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to modify its November 25 order directing the removal of stray dogs from institutional areas such as schools, hospitals and other public facilities, while also making it clear that the direction against releasing them back into those areas would remain in force.
• Hearing applications challenging the order, the Supreme Court underlined the growing threat posed by stray dog attacks and said the state could not remain a “passive spectator" to the crisis.
• Stressing that the right to life with dignity includes the right to live free...