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High Court issued strict instructions for elephants, control on breeding! Know the conditions implemented

15-Nov-2024 || By Editor

The High Court in Kochi has issued strict instructions in matters related to the breeding and transportation of elephants. The court has emphasized the need to follow various rules and conditions while giving priority to the conservation of elephants. The purpose of these new instructions is not only to ensure the safety of elephants, but also to keep in mind the safety of human life during their transportation and breeding. The court has issued these guidelines after consultation with the state government and other concerned parties in this regard.

Strict conditions ordered by the court

 The High Court has issued special guidelines to ensure a safe distance between elephants and people traveling with them. Apart from this, the court also clarified that these guidelines have been implemented on the basis of existing laws to ensure that all parties are taken care of and there is no negligence of any kind. The court has also included Travancore, Kochi, Malabar and Guruvayur Devaswom in this case, so that these rules can be followed everywhere. 

Role and position of the state government 

During the last hearing on this matter, the state government had presented its side in the court. The government had told that this matter is very sensitive and all the parties should be heard regarding it. The court has supported this view of the government and issued these instructions after extensive deliberations.