Courts and Judgments, Performing and Captive Animals, Wildlife

Supreme Court Prioritizes Animal Welfare Over Custodial Claims: Captive Elephant Ordered to be Shifted to Rehabilitation Centre – The Legal Affair

15 Jun

On 15 June 2026, India’s Supreme Court ruled that animal welfare outweighs custodial claims and ordered that a captive elephant be moved to a rehabilitation centre. The decision mandates the elephant’s relocation for its care and protection.

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