The Supreme Court criticised a petition seeking to return captive elephants from Gujarat’s Vantara rescue centre, calling it “completely vague” and directing the petitioner to add Vantara as a party. The case will be heard next on August 25.
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.
Bombay High Court orders transfer of elephant Mahadevi from Kolhapur Jain Math to Ambani’s Vantara rescue forest, prioritizing animal welfare over religious custody rights.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt plea against Himal Southasian for not removing a report on Anant Ambani’s Vantara park. The Court determined no legal order was violated, stating that criticism of the article did not imply a directive for deletion. The case underscores the necessity of clear legal directives for contempt cases.
