Several residents gathered at Seth Tulsidas Kilachand Garden in Dadi Sheth Wadi area of Malabar Hill in south Mumbai. Pics/Satej Shinde
Activists and local residents gathered at the garden to voice their opposition against the decision
Protesters expressed concerns that removing dogs from public spaces could lead to harm or neglect of the animals
The protest was peaceful, with participants holding banners and placards calling for the protection of stray dogs
The Supreme Court on Friday took note of the "alarming rise" in dog bite cases in institutional areas like educational centres and hospitals, and directed that such canines should be moved to designated shelters

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