As the Supreme Court passed a verdict on Monday to relocate stray dogs in Delhi, celebs like Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Raveena Tandon have criticised it. Comedians Vir Das and Varun Grover have urged citizens to adopt stray dogs and donate to organisations for their betterment
Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan
The Supreme Court's order to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR localities has triggered a heated debate online. Many civilians have even stepped out for protest in the city. While our Bollywood celebs, who have always stood against Bollywood cruelty, have condemned the decision, penning strong messages. Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Vir Das and others have urged the government to reconsider the decision and stated how harmful it is to cage animals.
Celebs on SC decision to cage stray dogs
Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, who are pet parents, shared a strong note that read, “They call it a menace. We call it a heartbeat. Today, the Supreme Court says - take every stray dog off the streets of Delhi-NCR and lock them away. No sunlight. No freedom. No familiar faces they greet every morning. But these aren't just 'stray dogs'. They are the ones who wait outside your tea stall for a biscuit. They are the silent night guards for shopkeepers. They are the tails wagging when children return from school. They are the warmth in a cold, uncaring city."
Vir Das urged the people of Delhi to adopt the strays and send generous contributions to animal shelters.
If you are a resident of Delhi. Can I persuade you to adopt an indie off the streets, more than one? They are extremely healthy, low maintenance, and will provide you with more love affection and gratitude than you could ever imagine. Am also asking you to wholeheartedly and… pic.twitter.com/XVE1EuLIdv
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) August 11, 2025
Earlier, Raveena Tandon had slammed the local authorities for not working efficiently towards the sterilisation and vaccination of strays, due to which the SC was forced to pass such a decision. "I feel where the population of indies has increased, it is honestly not these poor dogs to be blamed. It means the vaccination and sterilisation drives aren’t done by local bodies," she told HT City.
Rupali Ganguly has also criticised the Supreme Court's verdict on stray dogs. She said that the strays are not just our protectors but also part of our culture and faith.
In our traditions, dogs guard Bhairav Baba’s temple and are fed on Amavasya for blessings. They’ve grown up on our streets, guarding shops, waiting outside our doors, barking away thieves.
— Rupali Ganguly (@TheRupali) August 12, 2025
If we remove them now, we risk losing our protectors before the real dangers arrive, like…
Adivi Sesh has penned an earnest letter to the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India and the Chief Minister of Delhi, urging an immediate reconsideration of the directive for mass confinement.
Lyricist-stand-up comedian Varun Grover said, “Stray dog problem is real. And it’s a problem created by humans who hate dogs, not by those who love dogs. Stray dog sterilisation efforts by individuals and NGOs have been constantly blocked by societies by calling them dog-feeders."
Stray dog problem is real. And it’s a problem created by humans who hate dogs not by those who love dogs.
— वरुण 🇮🇳 (@varungrover) August 11, 2025
Stray dog sterilisation efforts by individuals and NGOs have been constantly blocked by societies by calling them dog-feeders.
And now when their own blocking tactics made…
Meanwhile, Rajiv Adatia slammed the decision and suggested that instead of animals, rapists, murderers and substance abusers should be relocated and locked.
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About Supreme Court’s order on stray dogs
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the picking of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR within eight weeks, directing that they be housed in dog shelters to be created by appropriate authorities.
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