The Supreme Court has revised its earlier directive on stray dogs, allowing them to be released from shelters after vaccination and returned to their original locations. Dogs exhibiting aggressive behaviour or infected with rabies must first be immunised, a three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria stated.

Stray dogs case: Top 10 takeaways from Supreme Court's order

1. “Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) should create feeding areas in municipal wards. Under no condition feeding of stray dogs permitted, if violated they will be proceeded under law,” the apex court said.

2. The court observed that dogs will be re-released following vaccination, except those infected with rabies or showcasing aggressive behaviour, LiveLaw reported.

3. MCD to create helpline number for violation cases.

4. If public servant is obstructed during their work, they will be liable. Each NGO/Animal lovers should proceed to pay Rs 25,000," it said.