New Delhi: The Supreme Court bench led by the Chief Justice SA Bobde has issued a notice to the states including Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Kerela, on a plea against encouragement to the killing of wild animals.
The apex court bench was hearing a petition filed by Odisha MP Anubhav Mohanty seeking actions against the states who have financially incentivised the indiscriminate killing of wild animals to prevent them from destroying the crops. The plea was moved in response to reports highlighting the death of several animals.
Advocate Siddhart Luthra appearing for Mohanty submitted before the court on Thursday that there were two aspects including the expansion of humans in the areas and encroachment.
While issuing notice Chief Justice Bobde observed that the court wants to know the extent of authorities, the destruction, and usage of alternatives like rubber bullets for lesser harm to the voiceless creatures. Relating the plea with Kerala tusker killing case, the court asked to find out a possible solution to the problem.
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