The Supreme Court has appointed a Justice Jasti Chelameswar-led SIT to probe allegations against Gujarat’s Vantara Centre, including unlawful animal procurement, WLPA violations, and money laundering. The fact-finding mandate highlights corporate accountability in conservation projects and could set precedent for SIT-led inquiries in environmental law.

Supreme Court upholds conservation of Rajasthan's sacred groves (Orans), emphasizing ecological and cultural preservation