SC: Stray Dog Applications Outnumber Human Cases; Directs Relocation Amid Bite Rise

• Supreme Court observed an unusually high number of applications in the stray dogs case, surpassing those typically seen in human-related matters.
• Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta made the observation; a special bench including N V Anjaria will hear the case on Wednesday.
• SC previously directed (Nov 7) immediate relocation of stray dogs from institutional areas to designated shelters for sterilization and vaccination.
• The court mandated that relocated stray dogs should not be released back to their original pick-up spots.
• Authorities were also directed to remove all cattle and stray animals from highways, citing "systemic failure" in preventing hazards.

Why It Matters: SC highlights excessive applications in stray dog cases, emphasizing urgent action on relocation and public safety.