Explained Supreme Court Orders All Delhi Stray Dogs Into Shelters | Can It Really Work?

In a historic verdict, the Supreme Court has ordered all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to be moved into shelters — banning their return to streets or public spaces. The Delhi government must now build facilities for 5,000 dogs, with sterilization and vaccination done on-site. But this order directly clashes with India’s existing Animal Birth Control Rules, 2001, which forbid relocation. So, how will this work? We explore the global picture — from Türkiye’s controversial removal and euthanasia law, to the Netherlands’ landmark CNVR model (Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return) that made it the world’s first “stray dog-free” nation.