Supreme Court says it cannot be a mute spectator, orders Kerala to take charge of tusker amid ownership row
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Kerala government to take temporary custody of an elephant named Raman due to concerns over its commercial exploitation. The court intervened after allegations that the animal was being used for temple activities in violation of previous legal assurances.
Why it matters
Addresses the intersection of animal welfare rights and legal disputes over the ownership and treatment of captive animals in India.
Observing that courts cannot remain “mute spectators” when the well-being of voiceless animals is at stake, the Supreme Court has directed the Kerala government to take custody of Raman, an elephant, and shift it to a rescue and rehabilitation centre pending a final decision on its ownership.
Reports on a judicial order without taking a stance on the underlying ownership dispute.
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