The Supreme Court has reserved its order regarding the contentious issue of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, following protests against a directive for their removal. The case highlights the ongoing struggle between animal rights and public safety,

India's top court has ordered authorities to remove all stray dogs from the streets and place them in permanent shelters, sparking an uproar from animal-rights groups over the feasibility of a decision some say was made in anger.

The top court clarified that it is not closing the stray dogs case and is only examining whether urgent orders or a stay are necessary.