New Delhi, Nov 7: Expressing concern over the rising number of dog bite incidents in institutional areas, the Supreme Court on Friday directed that stray canines found within the premises of schools, colleges, hospitals and similar establishments be moved to designated shelters.

A special three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N. V. Anjaria observed that there has been an “alarming rise” in dog bite cases in such public spaces. The court issued a series of directions, asking authorities to ensure that stray animals, including cattle, are removed from highways and expressways and relocated to safe shelters.

The bench instructed that no stray dogs picked up from educational or medical institutions be released back in the same areas and directed officials to ta

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