India, Jan. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated it may impose "heavy" liabilities for states for every dog bite and every death related to it and also make dog feeders liable for attacks which leave a "lifelong" effect.

The top court asked why should stray dogs be allowed to roam around to bite and chase.

"For every dog bite, for every death, we will be likely fixing heavy compensation for states for not making requisite arrangements. And also liability to dog feeders. You take them to your house, keep them, why should they be allowed to roam around, biting, chasing? The effect of a dog bite is lifelong," law portal Bar and Bench quoted the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, hearing the stray dogs matter.

During the hearing in the...