The Supreme Court was informed that controlling the stray dog population in India could cost up to Rs 27,000 crore annually. This estimate, based on government data and presented by a senior lawyer representing an expert, includes capturing, confining, feeding, and building new shelters for an estimated 1.84 crore dogs. The lawyer urged the court to reconsider a previous order, citing the financial burden and suggesting a performance-linked scheme involving multiple ministries as a potential solution, referencing a successful model in Lucknow.