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SC warns states of heavy compensation in stray dog attack deaths, flags delay in implementing norms

January 13, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has mandated that states must pay heavy compensation for dog-bite incidents, citing a significant delay in implementing regulations concerning stray animals over the past five years. The court also emphasized that dog feeders and lovers will be held responsible for any such incidents, urging them to take accountability.

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Supreme Court to require states to pay heavy compensation for dog-bite incidents.
Concern raised over the lack of implementation of stray animal norms for five years.
Dog lovers and feeders will be held accountable for dog-bite incidents.
Compensation will be sought for injuries or deaths caused to children and the elderly.

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SC warns states of heavy compensation in stray dog attack deaths, flags delay in implementing norms

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