The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Government to constitute a Joint Working Group and place on record, within four weeks, a draft SOP governing the use of captive elephants in temple festivals, while dismissing impleadment pleas by People for Cattle in India and Suparna Ganguly that sought to halt the transfer of five elephants from Assam.
The Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, today refused to entertain a petition seeking judicial directives to combat superstition, emphasizing that education, societal reform, and legislative action are essential. The Court stressed that courts cannot address all societal problems and that the responsibility of addressing such issues lies with civil society and democratic institutions.
Supreme Court referred to Article 51A of the Indian Constitution, which outlines the fundamental duties of every citizen. In an important ruling emphasizing environmental conservation, the Supreme Court of India has reinforced the crucial role of both citizens and the state in protecting trees. This decision aligns with the growing global urgency to address environmental […]
