Bollywood Opposes SC’s Delhi Street Dogs Removal; John Abraham, Varun Dhawan, Janhvi-Khushi Kapoor And Others Voice Their Views

The Supreme Court of India has ordered that all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be removed from the streets within eight weeks and placed in shelters. It has instructed municipal bodies and other agencies to coordinate efforts to establish adequate shelter facilities during this period. The ruling has sparked protests, and now several Bollywood celebrities, including Vir Das and Janhvi Kapoor, have also voiced their opposition to the decision, joining the movement against the removal of street dogs from the region.

Bollywood Celebs SLAMS SC Orders Removal Of Street Dogs

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John Abraham

John Abraham wrote a letter to Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Justice B. R Gavai, urging a review of the recent Supreme Court’s direction in the matter. Calling the decision ‘inhumane’, an excerpt from his letter read, “It has been widely reported that a recent judgment by the division bench comprising Hon’ble Justice JB Pardiwala and Hon’ble Justice R Mahadevan has directed the removal of all stray dogs in Delhi from public spaces to shelters or far-off areas. I hope you will agree that these are not ‘strays’ but community dogs—respected and loved by many, and very much Delhiites in their own right, having lived in the region as neighbours to humans for generations.”

Actor John Abraham on Tuesday wrote a letter to Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, urging him to review the recent stray dog order passed by the Supreme Court. Referring to the court’s decision as ‘impractical’ and ‘inhumane’, the 52-year-old, in his strongly worded letter, requested Justice Gavai to reconsider the directive for the removal of Delhi’s community dogs to shelters and faraway locations.

Janhvi- Khushi Kapoor And Varun Dhawan

Actors Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan shared a powerful message on their Instagram Stories, highlighting the distressing nature of the court’s order. The note acknowledged that while “there are problems,” forcibly “caging an entire community of animals is not a solution.” The statement 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.”

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It continued, “But these aren’t just ‘stray dogs.’ They’re the ones who wait outside your tea stall for a biscuit. The silent night guards for shopkeepers. The wagging tails that welcome children home from school. They’re the warmth in a cold, uncaring city. Yes, there are issues, bites, and safety concerns, but caging an entire community is not a solution; it’s an erasure. What’s truly needed? Large-scale sterilisation programmes, regular vaccination drives, designated community feeding areas, and proper adoption efforts. Not punishment. Not imprisonment. A society that cannot protect its voiceless is losing its soul. Today it’s the dogs. Tomorrow… who will it be?”

Raveena Tandon

Raveena Tandon blamed the local bodies for the increase in the population of stray dogs. She told HT, “I feel where the population of indies have increased, it is honestly not these poor dogs to be blamed. It means the vaccination and sterilisation drives aren’t done by local bodies.”

Varun Grover

Lyricist, writer, and stand-up comedian Varun Grover posted on X, formerly Twitter, “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.”

Yaar everyone wants the stray dog menace to be controlled and no one wants a single Indian to die because of rabies bites.

What every sensible person is saying is that this court order is impractical and cruel. It WILL NOT control the menace but actually ELEVATE the risks of…

— वरुण 🇮🇳 (@varungrover) August 12, 2025

Vir Das

Vir Das urged people to come forward and adopt dogs in Delhi-NCR. “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,” he shared.

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He added, “I am also asking you to wholeheartedly and generously support your nearest animal welfare NGO. I plan on doing so, I hope you will too. As appeals are filed in court and processes take their time, it’s important for our humanity to kick in immediately. Please do your part, big or small; it all adds up.”

Siddharth Anand

Filmmaker Siddharth Anand also spoke out, “There’s simply no compassion left. Who will ensure they’re fed in those shelters? At least on the streets, some kind-hearted souls still feed these voiceless beings. In shelters, they’ll starve. This is a death warrant. Someone, please start a petition. We must stop this genocide. I stand with you!”

There’s just no compassion left. No compassion.
Who will look after their food there? Atleast on the streets there are some empathetic humans still who feed these poor voiceless souls. They will die of hunger and thirst there and that’s the death warrant the SC has signed.… https://t.co/ReXgLghchm

— Siddharth Anand (@justSidAnand) August 11, 2025

Adivi Sesh

Actor Adivi Sesh added his voice to the growing chorus, “As a citizen who respects both the letter and the spirit of the law, I am deeply disturbed by the recent order calling for the mass confinement of street dogs in Delhi-NCR. This measure not only flouts our legal responsibilities but also betrays the compassionate principles that India is meant to uphold.”

In his letter, Sesh outlines alternative solutions that balance public safety with compassion for animals. Speaking on his appeal, Adivi Sesh said, “ Stray dogs are a part of our urban ecosystem. When sterilised and vaccinated, they are not a threat—they are community members who deserve dignity. Mass confinement is neither a sustainable solution nor a humane one; it is a short-term reaction to a long-term challenge.”

He continues, “We have lawful, proven alternatives: sterilisation and vaccination drives, better waste management to cut uncontrolled food sources, empowering community caretakers, and enforcing strict penalties for cruelty and abandonment. By focusing on these steps, we can ensure the safety of both humans and animals, and uphold the moral and legal responsibilities we owe to our voiceless companions.”

Sesh concludes, “I sincerely urge the Hon’ble Court and the Government of Delhi to reconsider this directive. Let us choose empathy over expediency, and solutions over suppression.”

Chinmayi Sripaada

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada echoed her concern on X and wrote, “I read this as a death sentence for all dogs. People abandon Huskies, Labradors, and German Shepherds after breeding them to exhaustion in India. ‘Shelters’, indeed. Since dogs are considered the vehicle of Lord Kala Bhairava, may He intervene.”

I am reading this as a death sentence for all dogs.

People dump Huskies and Labs and German Shepherds once they are done breeding them to death, in India.

Shelters indeed.

Since Dogs are the Vehicle of Lord Kala Bhairava – May He do the needful

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— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) August 11, 2025

Sheetal Kale

Sheetal Kale, best known for her powerful portrayal of Nargis, a transgender character and Sushmita Sen’s best friend in the acclaimed web series Taali, has raised her voice for the welfare of street animals. The actress, who has often used her platform to spread messages of empathy and inclusivity, has now spoken up on an issue that has stirred emotions across the country.

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Joining the voices in support of street animals, Sheetal shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram account. Her post read: “Street dogs are a part of our community; they deserve love, care, and safety just like us. Their home has always been among us, not behind closed shelter doors. Let’s choose compassion over fear, and find solutions that keep every being free and safe.”

About Supreme Court Orders

The Supreme Court recently directed Delhi-NCR authorities to remove all stray dogs from public areas and place them in shelters within eight weeks. The order, driven by concerns over dog bites and rabies, has sparked widespread reactions. Many citizens and animal welfare groups argue that this move clashes with the long-standing practice of sterilisation and release, which promotes peaceful coexistence between humans and street dogs. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan noted that there was an “extremely grim” situation due to stray dog bites resulting in rabies, especially among children.

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