The most recent Supreme Court order on stray dogs in Delhi, modifying its order of August 11, is a balanced and humane one on a vexed issue that had, in the past few weeks, pitted people against people. However, it does not bring great comfort to those who see danger or hazard in negotiating public areas with strays loitering unless, of course, the local administration acts swiftly on the court’s directions. The three-judge bench, stating that stray dogs should be released in their territories after vaccination and sterilisation, categorically said that dogs with rabies or aggressive behaviour should always be immunised and kept in shelters, that feeding strays in public places is banned, and that........

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