Divya Delhi: Major stray dog management verdict from Supreme Court, modifying August 11 two-judge bench rule. The four-judge bench now orders that apprehended stray dogs be sterilised, dewormed, and immunized before being returned to their original location, save for canines with rabies or aggressive behavior. The court also set guidelines for feeding stray dogs and handling dog lovers' or associations' interference in removing dangerous canines from public spaces. The order carries fines of ₹25,000 to ₹2 lakh for violators. What if you feed street dogs? Read on. The Supreme Court mandates ₹25,000 deposit for individual dog lovers and ₹2 lakh deposit for NGOs. Non-payers will be removed from the lawsuit. The court said municipal governments will build stray dog infrastructure using the funds. The highest court also allowed animal lovers to apply to municipal governments for street dog adoption. After identification, canines will be tagged and provided to applicants. The rule also specifies that applicants must prevent adopted canines from returning to the streets.