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13 Oct 2026
Ken-Betwa Project: MP High Court Seeks Centre, State Replies On PIL Raising Wildlife, Environmental…
On 13 October 2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered the central and state governments to answer a public interest litigation that questions the Ken‑Betwa river project’s effects on wildlife…
Source: Live Law
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9 Oct 2026
Supreme Court Pulls Up Kerala Govt Over Compliance With Direction On Elephant’s Upkeep
On October 9, 2026, the Supreme Court criticized the Kerala government regarding its failure to follow orders concerning the care of elephants. The court addressed the state administration over inadequate…
Source: Live Law
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8 Oct 2026NHAI Releases Document on ‘Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures’ Highlighting Strengthened Wildlife Conservation Measures Along National Highways
On 8 October 2026, India’s National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issued a document titled “Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures.” The paper outlines new and reinforced measures intended to protect…
Source: PIB
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5 Oct 2026IIT Organises Wildlife Photography Workshop as Part of National Wildlife Week 2026
IIT held a wildlife photography workshop on October 5, 2026, as part of National Wildlife Week. The event aimed to engage participants in wildlife photography. It was conducted to promote…
Source: PIB
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2 Oct 2026DRI cracks down on illegal wildlife trafficking; elephant ivory, leopard skin, live pangolins and tiger parts seized; 11 persons arrested
On October 2, 2026, India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized elephant ivory, leopard skin, live pangolins and tiger parts in a wildlife‑trafficking operation. The raid led to the arrest of…
Source: PIB
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23 Sep 2026DRI seizes 86 live Tokay Geckos in Assam in a crackdown on wildlife trafficking; two arrested
On September 23 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence confiscated 86 live Tokay geckos in Assam during a wildlife‑trafficking crackdown. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure.
Source: PIB
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17 Sep 2026DRI busts several wildlife trafficking networks across India operations
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) disrupted multiple wildlife‑trafficking networks operating throughout India. The raids were carried out in various locations across the country. The action was reported on 17…
Source: PIB
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15 Sep 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea by Wildlife CEO seeking protection in leopard poaching case
On 15 September 2026, the Supreme Court of India said it would hear a petition filed by the chief executive of Wildlife, who is asking for protective measures in a…
Source: Bar and Bench
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14 Sep 2026Read all Latest Updates on and about Tamil Nadu Forest And Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
On 14 September 2026, Live Law posted a page titled “Read all Latest Updates on and about Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.” The page compiles recent news…
Source: Live Law
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13 Sep 2026
Legal Officer (Young Professional-II) Vacancy At Tamil Nadu Forest And Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
On 13 September 2026, the Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau announced a vacancy for a Legal Officer (Young Professional‑II) position. The recruitment is for a legal officer…
Source: Live Law
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29 Aug 2026
2026 LiveLaw (SC) 867 | WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION CENTRE AND ORS. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
On 29 August 2026, the Supreme Court of India recorded case number 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 867. The petition was filed by the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and other petitioners…
Source: Live Law
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24 Aug 2026
‘Public Utility’ No Licence To Override Forest, Wildlife Laws: Rajasthan High Court Quashes NHAI…
On 24 August 2026, the Rajasthan High Court set aside a National Highways Authority of India approval for a highway project, stating that labeling the project a “public utility” does…
Source: Live Law
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20 Aug 2026DRI busts a wildlife trafficking syndicate involved in illicit trade of ivory artefacts
On August 20, 2026, India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) dismantled a syndicate that was illegally transporting ivory artifacts. The bust targeted a wildlife‑trafficking network involved in the illicit ivory…
Source: PIB
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19 Aug 2026DRI busts a wildlife trafficking syndicate involved in illicit trade of ivory artefacts
On August 19 2026, India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested members of a wildlife‑trafficking network. The group was involved in the illegal trade of ivory artefacts. The bust was…
Source: PIB
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21 Jul 2026
No Bar On Trade In Ornamental Fish Species Not Protected Under Wildlife Law: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court ruled on July 21 2026 that trading ornamental fish species which are not listed as protected under Indian wildlife law is not prohibited. The decision means…
Source: Live Law
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13 Jul 2026DRI busts several wildlife trafficking networks across India operations
On July 13 2026, India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence conducted operations nationwide that resulted in the disruption of multiple wildlife‑trafficking rings. The raids led to arrests and seizure of illegal…
Source: PIB
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13 Jul 2026DRI busts several wildlife trafficking networks across India operations
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled multiple wildlife trafficking networks operating throughout India. The operations took place on July 13, 2026.
Source: PIB
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10 Jul 2026
Wildlife Board Expert Panel Recommends Against Proposed Sharavathi Hydropower Project Inside Sanctuary:…
On 10 July 2026, a wildlife‑board expert panel advised against a planned Sharavathi hydropower scheme that would be sited inside a protected sanctuary. The panel’s recommendation was based on its…
Source: Live Law
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10 Jul 2026CBI-DRI Joint Action Busts Wildlife Trafficking Racket 53 Protected Animals/ Birds Rescued, 06 Accused Arrested
On July 10 2026, the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Delhi Range of the Indian Forest Department carried out a joint operation that disrupted a wildlife‑trafficking network. The raid…
Source: PIB
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10 Jul 2026Union Environment Minister inaugurates Centre of Excellence on Human-Wildlife Conflict at WII-SACON, Coimbatore; launches National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal
On July 10, 2026, the Union Environment Minister inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for human‑wildlife conflict at the Wildlife Institute of India’s SACON campus in Coimbatore. The minister also launched…
Source: PIB
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