This order comes a day after it directed the permanent relocation of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets to shelter homes, in a bid to "significantly reducing the risk of bites and maintaining hygiene standards.

The Supreme Court instructed authorities to dispose of leftover food in covered dustbins to prevent dogs from entering the court premises scavenging for food.

A day after controversial order on Delhi's stray dogs, the Supreme Court has issued a circular directing that all leftover food should be discarded in covered bins to over strays on premises.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a directive mandating the proper disposal of leftover food items in covered dustbins to prevent animal bites and curb stray dogs roaming within the court premises.

On August 11, the top court observed instances of dog bites had given rise to an "extremely grim" situation and ordered the permanent relocation of all strays in Delhi-NCR "at the earliest".

India’s top court has ordered authorities in New Delhi to start removing all stray dogs from its streets and to sterilize and relocate them to shelters permanently

The internal communication highlighted a “significant” rise in the number of stray dogs spotted inside the Supreme Court’s corridors and even in the lifts.

The Supreme Court has ordered the relocation of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters amid rising rabies deaths and dog bites, warning strict action against those obstructing the drive.