India, Aug. 11 -- The Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) has raised concerns after the Supreme Court's order on Monday, which calls for the removal of all stray dogs across Delhi-NCR. Referring to the judgment as "shocking," the animal protection body has flagged various concerns and legal violations regarding the top court's order.

"The recent Supreme Court order directing that all street dogs in Delhi-NCR be moved to shelters is a shocking judgment that runs contrary to global public health guidance, India's own laws, and humane, evidence-based practice," reads the official statement by FIAPO.

As per FIAPO, the order issued by the Supreme Court not only undermines Delhi's rabies control policy but cites a pub...