In the wake of the recent Suo Moto judgment, which intensified debate and division across the country, a distinguished panel of parliamentarians, legal experts, activists, administrators, and civil society leaders convened to deliberate on a humane, constitutional, and nationally coordinated solution to street dog management in India. The panelists acknowledged that the judgment has deepened polarisation between community animal caregivers and those demanding the permanent removal of street dogs. This divide has resulted not only in increased violence against community animals, including disturbing incidents reported in Telangana, but also harassment and attacks on feeders and caretakers.
