<h1>Directive allows sterilised, vaccinated stray dogs returned to original localities; mandates sterilisation, vaccination, designated feeding zones, street feeding ban</h1> The Supreme Court modified its earlier directive and allowed stray dogs to be released back into their original localities after sterilisation and vaccination, expanding the matter pan-India and directing civic authorities to sterilise and vaccinate strays, create designated feeding zones and prohibit street feeding; the issue will be reviewed in eight weeks. The ruling drew largely positive reactions from a bereaved family whose relative died of rabies after a dog bite, a temple head citing religious significance of dogs, and a city mayor who pledged municipal compliance once state directions are issued.