India, Aug. 22 -- The Supreme Court on Friday said that its previous order to remove all stray dogs from localities in Delhi-NCR and relocate them to shelters appears to be "too harsh".

The court made the observation as it modified its earlier August 11 order regarding the management of stray dogs in Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region), directing that the animals will be released back into the same area after sterilisation and immunisation, except those suffering from rabies or displaying aggressive behaviour.

"The direction given in the order dated 11th August, 2025, prohibiting the release of the treated and vaccinated dogs seems to be too harsh, in our opinion," a bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria said....