The Supreme Court rebuked former minister Maneka Gandhi for criticizing its stray dog management order, stressing respect for judicial authority.

Although it decided not to take formal action, the Supreme Court strongly disapproved of former minister Maneka Gandhi for criticizing its order on managing stray dogs, saying her comments amounted to contempt. The court questioned the budgetary support for her criticism while emphasizing the importance of respecting judicial decisions. It emphasized that public figures must refrain from undermining judicial authority while reiterating its mandate to manage stray dog populations humanely through sterilization, vaccination, and relocation.