Anant Ambani offers prayers at Guruvayur Temple, *contributes ₹6 crore in donations, commits ₹12 crore for Rajarajeshwaram restoration; reinforces animal welfare efforts through Vantara
The Supreme Court ordered SIT has given Vantara a clean chit, highlighting its high standards in wildlife welfare, habitat management, and safety.
A bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B Varale opened the sealed-cover report in open court and read out the conclusion of the SIT, which held that the transfers of wildlife in the facility were in adherence to the statutory mechanism.
However, the bench clarified that the SIT inquiry has been ordered as a fact-finding exercise and that it has not expressed anything on the merits of the allegations.
CM Fadnavis recently met with Vantara officials to find a way to bring Mahadevi back that respects both court orders and the strong emotional connection people have with the elephant.
This sudden decision has alarmed animal rights supporters. They fear that if Mahadevi goes back, she could again be tied up, used in religious events, or even forced to beg.
