While Justice JB Pardiwala had passed the order for relocation of all stray dogs to shelters, petitioners have argued there was an earlier apex court order in 2024 where petitions relating to stray dogs were relegated to the high courts. Every legal development in this case is being closely watched Vasudha, even as there are continuing reports of attacks by stray dogs from around the country. Sharp reactions have come from across the political class and the issue was also raised in the Karnataka legislative council. In fact, Member of the Legislative council from the JDS Boje Gowda told the house that he even ordered the poisoning and killing of 2800 dogs when he was head of the Chikkamagaluru corporation.