According to the Supreme Court of India's 2026 ruling on the management of stray dogs, what should take precedence in case of a conflict between animal welfare and public safety?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Affairs | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Complete withdrawal of municipal authorities from stray-animal management responsibilities
2. (B) Protection of public safety and guarantee of the right to life under Article 21
3. (C) Unrestricted release of stray animals in all public and institutional spaces
4. (D) Expansion of commercial animal shelters through private-sector urban development projects

Verified Answer

Option (B): Protection of public safety and guarantee of the right to life under Article 21

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