New Delhi, May 27 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday urged the Delhi Government and relevant authorities to explore the possibility of establishing a policy framework for the institutional rehabilitation of stray dogs in the national capital.

Justice Mini Pushkarna emphasized the need for a coordinated effort between authorities to address the issue.

Recognizing that the issue requires a policy-level decision, Justice Pushkarna has referred the matter to the Chief Secretary of Delhi.

The Chief Secretary of Delhi has been requested to convene a meeting with stakeholders, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), to devise a policy for the relocation and rehabilitation of stray dogs....