On Monday, the Supreme Court of India rejected an application from the NGO 'Animals Are People Too' seeking clarification on its order permitting euthanasia of dogs under specific circumstances. The NGO raised concerns that the directive was being misinterpreted, particularly following remarks from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann advocating for the elimination of stray dogs. The court, led by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, stated that it would not modify its order based on public statements and directed the NGO to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court for further action. The Supreme Court's ruling allows euthanasia only for rabid, incurably ill, or aggressive dogs, contingent upon assessments by qualified veterinary experts. The NGO emphasized the need for strict adherence to the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and called for clear definitions to prevent ordinary stray dogs from being unjustly labeled as aggressive, which could lead to unlawful killings.