The state government will give compensation for dog bites, during the hearing the judge said – send the dogs to your home…

The Supreme Court has once again adopted a tough stance regarding the increasing menace of stray dogs (Dog Bite Compensation) in many cities of the country including Delhi-NCR. During the hearing of this case on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) Supreme Court While giving an important decision, it made it clear that if a child or an elderly person is bitten by a dog or dies due to this, then the concerned state government will be responsible for providing compensation.

The Supreme Court bench hearing the case described the issue as a matter of serious public safety. The court warned that incidents of dog bites cannot be taken lightly and administrative accountability will be imposed for the same.

Responsibility fixed on those who feed dogs

During the hearing, Justice Vikram Nath made strong remarks (Dog Bite Compensation) and said that people who feed dogs in public places will also be responsible for such incidents.

Justice Vikram Nath said in clear words, “Do one thing, take the dogs to your home. Why leave them to wander here and there? These are the dogs that scare people and bite.” This comment of the court came on the petitions in which intervention was sought regarding the increasing number of stray dogs and the incidents arising from it.

Supreme Court’s strict rebuke on sentimentality

Senior advocate Maneka Guruswamy argued in the court that the issue of stray dogs is an emotive issue. On this, the Supreme Court gave a strong reaction and said, “This sentimentality is visible only for dogs.”

To this Maneka Guruswamy replied that she is equally concerned about the common people. Despite this, the court made it clear that human life and safety are paramount and carelessness in the name of emotions cannot be tolerated.

Strict orders have been issued earlier also

It is noteworthy that in view of the increasing incidents of dog bites (Dog Bite Compensation), the Supreme Court on 7 November 2025 had ordered the removal of stray dogs from all educational institutions, hospitals, bus stands, sports complexes and railway stations.

The court had also asked to ban the entry of dogs in government and public premises. Although the order was opposed by many animal loving organizations and social groups, the Supreme Court reiterated that there cannot be any compromise with public safety.