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SC-Appointed SIT Gives Clean Chit to Reliance’s Wildlife Rescue Centre, Vantara

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team found full compliance with wildlife laws and standards at Vantara, addressing allegations from multiple petitions and organizations.

  • The Supreme Court accepted a Special Investigation Team's report on September 15, 2025, clearing Reliance’s Vantara wildlife centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
  • The SIT was formed on August 25 under former Justice Jasti Chelameswar to examine allegations in two PILs about illegal animal acquisition and regulatory violations at Vantara.
  • The SIT conducted a detailed inquiry over three days, coordinating with 16 agencies, verifying compliance with the Wildlife Protection Act, CITES, and standards of animal welfare and husbandry.
  • The SIT found no statutory irregularities, described allegations as baseless publicity stunts, and the court noted authorities’ satisfaction with regulatory compliance and urged following SIT recommendations.
  • The court directed Vantara to implement suggestions such as opening rescue areas for public visits and collaborating with global zoo groups, stating no further objections would be entertained.
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