Supreme Court: Public Safety Over Dog Love, States Liable for Stray Dog Attacks

• Supreme Court warns state governments of compensation liability for dog bite incidents, injuries, and deaths.
• Justice Vikram Nath questions dog feeders, suggesting they keep dogs at home instead of letting them roam and bite.
• Court emphasizes public safety is paramount, stating 'emotions seem to be only for dogs' in response to 'emotional matter' argument.
• Previous directives include removing stray dogs from public places and relocating them to shelters, not releasing them back.
• Court mandates sterilization, vaccination, and control measures, but aggressive or rabid dogs will not be released.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court prioritizes public safety, holding states accountable for stray dog menace and potential compensation.