The Supreme Court-appointed SIT will hold its first meeting in Delhi tomorrow to investigate Reliance-owned Vantara over alleged illegal animal trade, smuggling and financial irregularities, marking the beginning of a crucial probe into the controversial wildlife project.
Vantara responded to the Supreme Court SIT probe order stating, “Committed to transparency, compassion and full compliance with the law.” The Reliance Foundation project reaffirmed its dedication to animal welfare, regulatory standards, and lawful practices in wildlife care.
Supreme Court sets up SIT headed by Justice Jasti Chelameswar to investigate Ambani’s Vantara case. “Accordingly, we deem it appropriate to direct for constitution of a Special Investigation Team of respectable persons of impeccable integrity and high repute.”
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 11) said it will hear on Thursday a petition claiming elephants were forcibly taken to Gujarat’s Vantara facility. CJI BR Gavai directed the matter to be listed later this week.
Vantara clarifies it followed Supreme Court and Bombay High Court directions in transferring elephant Mahadevi from Kolhapur. Offers full support for her return if Court permits.
Today, On 3rd March, The Supreme Court criticized Gujarat Police for registering an FIR against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi over a social media post featuring a poem. The court stressed the significance of free speech, stating that the poem promotes non-violence and does not target any religion. It suggested that the case may have political motives and granted interim protection to Pratapgarhi.
