New Delhi, July 16 -- A Supreme Court hearing on Tuesday into a petition seeking dedicated feeding zones for community dogs saw the bench shift focus to public safety, voicing concern over the rising number of stray dog attacks on pedestrians, cyclists and morning walkers. The plea, filed by Reema Shah, a resident of Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida), sought directions for identifying open, designated areas in Noida where community dogs could be fed without triggering disputes. But while the court acknowledged the petitioner's intent, it underscored the risk stray dogs can pose in public spaces and said the conversation must also include the "cruelty faced by the common man." "Do you go cycling in the morning?" asked a bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. "Try it one day and see what happens," the court said, referring to the experience of cyclists and two-wheeler riders-especially along empty stretches-who may encounter aggressive street dogs. "There is space for these animals, but no space for humans," the bench remarked. The judges clarified they were not opposed to the idea of feeding strays, but called for structure and accountability. "If you're so interested in feeding them, feed them at home," the court suggested, adding that a private shelter might be a better solution for community feeding efforts. Feeding stray dogs remains a frequent flashpoint in NCR's gated communities, particularly in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and parts of Delhi. Clashes often break out between residents advocating for animal rights and those raising safety concerns. RWAs are frequently caught in the middle-balancing the efforts of caregivers with demands to remove dogs, all while adhering to legal restrictions on relocating or harming strays. The absence of clearly designated feeding zones continues to fuel these tensions....