Wildlife Protection Act
Maharashtra MLA Dons Leopard Costume in Assembly to Protest Rising Attacks and Government Inaction
Dec 10, 2025 08:53 pm CST
A Maharashtra MLA made headlines by wearing a full leopard costume to the legislative assembly, protesting the government's inaction on increasing leopard attacks that have claimed 55 lives in his constituency alone. This dramatic demonstration follows recent incidents and highlights ongoing efforts to manage human-leopard conflicts through sterilization trials, habitat improvement, and technology deployment while navigating wildlife protection regulations.
Maharashtra Declares Leopard Attacks a State Disaster: Fadnavis Unveils Comprehensive Management Plan
Nov 19, 2025 12:41 am CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to classify leopard attacks as a 'state disaster' and reclassify leopards from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 under the Wildlife Protection Act. The comprehensive plan includes immediate deployment of cages, establishing rescue centers in Pune district, implementing sterilization programs, and adjusting school hours in affected areas to ensure public safety amid increasing human-wildlife conflicts.
Supreme Court Orders Jharkhand to Designate Saranda Forest as Wildlife Sanctuary Within 3 Months, Bans Mining Activities
Nov 14, 2025 01:37 am CST
The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to declare 126 compartments of Saranda forest as a wildlife sanctuary within three months, excluding six mining areas, and has prohibited mining within one kilometer of its boundary. The judgment affirms that tribal rights will remain protected under the Wildlife Protection Act and Forest Rights Act despite the sanctuary designation.
Kerala High Court Invalidates Actor Mohanlal's Ivory Ownership Certificates Due to Legal Procedural Failures
Oct 24, 2025 10:44 pm CST
The Kerala High Court has ruled that actor Mohanlal's ivory ownership certificates are void and legally unenforceable due to the state government's failure to publish mandatory notifications in the official gazette. While invalidating the current certificates for two pairs of tusks and 13 artifacts, the court clarified that the government may issue fresh notifications following proper legal procedures under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik's Controversial Admission About Keeping Wildlife Sparks Political Backlash
Oct 16, 2025 02:30 am CST
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik faces significant criticism after a viral video showed him apparently admitting to having kept a deer fawn and possibly leopard cubs. While Naik claims his comments were misinterpreted and meant as an example of compassion toward wildlife, opposition leaders are demanding an investigation, citing double standards in the enforcement of wildlife protection laws.
Man Harasses Wild Elephant in West Bengal: Viral Video Shows Tail Pulling and Stone Throwing Sparks Nationwide Outrage
Oct 15, 2025 04:38 pm CST
A viral video from West Bengal shows a man pulling a wild elephant's tail and throwing stones at a herd, triggering widespread outrage across social media. The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflicts as forest habitats shrink, with experts warning such harassment violates India's Wildlife Protection Act and poses dangers to both animals and humans.