SIT probe finds no violations

A bench of Justices P.K. Mishra and N.V. Anjaria noted that a court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) had already investigated the matter. The final report, accepted in September 2025, clearly stated that no domestic or international laws were violated at Vanatara.

Vantara court hearing: Legal imports will not be questioned later

The Supreme Court said in its order that animals imported with valid permission cannot be declared illegal later on merely on the basis of objections. The court also said that removing animals already living in a safe environment could be harmful to them and could amount to cruelty.

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CITES allegations not accepted by Apex court

After reviewing the CITES documents submitted by the petitioner, the apex court said that there was no evidence of any violation in them nor did it appear that the import was done for commercial purposes. The petition sought the public disclosure of import licenses, the creation of an independent monitoring committee, and action under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The court said that all these issues had already been resolved, so the petition had no merit.

What is Vantara?

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Vantara is an animal rescue and rehabilitation center operated by the Reliance Group. It cares for and protects injured, trafficked, and endangered wildlife, providing them with a safe and conducive environment. The animals are provided with internationally recognized facilities.

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