. The ongoing debate over stray dog management in Delhi-NCR has reached a new legal milestone. The Supreme Court of India has transferred the case to a three-judge bench , signaling the need for deeper judicial review. This decision follows a controversial order for mass relocation of stray dogs, which sparked public outrage, political comments, and legal challenges.  Supreme Court’s Suo Motu Action On July 28, 2025 , the Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of a Times of India report titled “In a city hounded by strays, kids pay price.” The report highlighted increasing incidents of stray dog bites, particularly involving children, in Delhi-NCR. A two-judge bench — Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan —responded by ordering municipal bodies to remove all stray dogs from public areas within eight weeks and shift them to shelters. The order was issued on August 11, 2025 . Why the Order Sparked Controversy While intended to address public safety, the order i...