Rather than a humane blueprint, this SOP functions as a legally sanctioned framework for mass confinement and systemic cruelty. It directly violates the foundational tenets of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and decades of established jurisprudence.

Today 19 May 2026, the Supreme Court is expected to pronounce one of the most significant judgments India has ever seen on the issue of street dogs, public safety, municipal responsibility, and animal welfare. For the last many months, animal lovers, feeders, rescuers, shelters, veterinarians, municipal bodies, and advocacy organisations across India have lived through relentless uncertainty, anguish, trolling, threats, and fear — while also acknowledging the genuine public

The compassionate methodology of ABC-ARV (Anti-Rabies Vaccination) is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the only sustainable and ethical solution for managing street dog populations and controlling rabies. However, the chasm between legislative intent and on-ground impact is vast, bridged only by one critical element: massive, immediate capacity building across our veterinary and administrative institutions.