‘Put all men in jail?’: Actor Ramya Takes On Supreme Court Remark on Stray Dogs, Sparks Explosive Debate

Ramya Questions Logic Behind Supreme Court’s Stray Dog Remark!

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (January 8, 2026) said that no one can read the animal’s behaviour when he is in a “mood to bite” during the hearing of the stray dogs case, adding that "prevention is better than cure".

Ramya’s sharp response to the court’s comment has reignited discussions around accountability, public safety, and animal rights. 

Supreme Court Verdict on Stray Dogs

The three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria emphasized that prevention is key, as identifying dangerous dogs by behaviour alone is impossible.

The top court asked what objection could exist to removing them from sensitive premises such as schools, hospitals or courts. The court clarified that its modified order was restricted to institutional areas and not public roads.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, for the petitioners, argued that if dogs' space is invaded, they will attack. To this, Justice Vikram Nath responded that it is not just a matter of biting, but also the threat caused by dogs. "How can you identify? Which dog is in what mood in the morning, you don't know," he said.

The Supreme Court directed the forthwith relocation of stray canines to designated shelters after due sterilization and vaccination in Delhi-NCR, citing the "alarming rise" in dog bite incidents within institutional areas.

It led to widespread protests by animal lovers and activists.

Sharp Remarks from Ramya

Actor-politician Divya Spandana, also known as Ramya, has made a sharp remark on the Supreme Court hearing. She likened the apex court's comment about a dog's mood to men.

In a sharp reaction to the top court's observation, actor Ramya said in an Instagram story, “Can't read a man's mind too -- don't know when he will rape/murder, so put all men in jail?!”

While some fans defended Ramya’s right to speak her mind and emphasized the context of her argument, others criticized the tone and phrasing of her comparison, calling it insensitive and provocative.

Previous Controversies with Ramya

This is not the first time that Ramya has made strong remarks in such rows. She has often spoken about issues of social and civic importance.

Ramya previously became the flashpoint of a controversy after she spoke on the Renukaswamy murder case. 

She reacted to actor Darshan's arrest in the alleged murder case, saying that no one is above the law and adding that one can't go around beating and killing people.

"No one is above the law. No one should take law into their hands. You don’t go around beating up people and killing them. A simple complaint would suffice whether you believe justice will be served or not," she had posted on Instagram.

She also called for justice for the victim's family in a separate post on a later date.

Following her remarks, Ramya had reportedly received rape and death threats. She had even filed a formal complaint with the Bengaluru police against 43 social media accounts for sending her obscene messages and issuing rape and death threats.

Final Thoughts

The stray dogs matter has sparked several protests across the nation since last year. Hundreds of people gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest the Supreme Court's order on the removal of stray dogs.

The demonstrations also witnessed the presence of popular musicians Mohit Chauhan and Rahul Ra, who performed at the three-hour-long "Do or Die 'One Day, One Voice, One Cause" protest. They called on people to unite for the protection of stray dogs.

Protestors also argued that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) should be held accountable for failing to control the dog population in the capital.