New Delhi/IBNS, Aug. 22 -- The Supreme Court on Friday said dogs, except the aggressive ones, should be sterilised and released from shelter homes, modifying its previous order that had asked for a complete shifting to shelters.

Only the dogs which are aggressive or infected with rabies will not be released.

The top court has ordered a stop in public feeding of stray dogs and asked for the setting up of dedicated places for it.

The court has said no individual or an organisation can stop the municipal authorities from picking up dogs as per the ABC guidelines.

The bench has directed all petitions in the High Court related to the matter to be transferred to the top court to formulate a national policy.

The three judges heard the case ...