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flag India's Supreme Court warns states may owe heavy compensation for dog bites due to failure to enforce animal sterilization laws, stressing accountability for feeding stray dogs.

flag The Supreme Court of India warned that states could face significant compensation for dog bite injuries and deaths, citing years of inadequate implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules. flag The court questioned the accountability of individuals and authorities who feed stray dogs, emphasizing that compassion should not trump public safety. flag It emphasized that feeding dogs without adopting or sheltering them could result in liability, particularly if children or the elderly are injured. flag While affirming that sterilization, not culling, is the best solution, the bench urged stricter enforcement of existing laws, the removal of dogs from sensitive areas such as schools and hospitals, and increased accountability from both governments and animal welfare organizations. flag The court also emphasized the long-term trauma of attacks and urged immediate action to manage stray populations humanely and effectively.

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