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4 August 2026

Delhi High Court directive on stray dog sterilisation

The topic provides relevant context on urban governance, animal welfare management, and public health policy, which can be used as examples in answers regarding civic administration and animal-rearing economics.

1 min read Day 4 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Delhi High Court directed MCD and NDMC to launch a pilot project for stray dog sterilisation and vaccination in one ward each.
  • The initiative involves consultation with animal welfare experts to ensure community participation and transparency.
  • Civic bodies instructed to use placards to reassure the public that dogs will not be captured or sent to pounds.
  • Court suggested maintaining a 5% unsterilised stray dog population to prevent total extinction of the species in the city.
  • The proceedings stem from a suo motu PIL regarding the removal of stray dogs from sensitive public areas like hospitals and schools.
  • MCD reported 49,424 sterilisations and 52,457 vaccinations in the first six months of the year across 14 Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres.
  • Estimated stray dog population in Delhi is approximately 8 lakh, though no official census has been conducted.
  • Proposal introduced to use microchipping for sterilised dogs to improve tracking and data collection.
  • Delhi government reported zero rabies cases between April 1 and June 30.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 4 in Stray dog management in Delhi, which has been running since 12 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges in managing the stray dog population in urban India and the role of the judiciary in balancing public safety with animal welfare. 150 words
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  2. The Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme is a critical component of public health and urban governance. Critically examine the efficacy of current sterilisation and vaccination models in controlling stray dog populations and mitigating zoonotic diseases in metropolitan cities. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is the primary objective of the pilot project directed by the Delhi High Court regarding stray dogs?

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