SUPREME COURT APPOINTED SIT GIVES CLEAN CHIT TO VANTARA

The Special Investigation Team appointed by the Supreme Court has cleared Vantara, the zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, of allegations concerning regulatory non-compliance and illegal animal acquisition.

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The SIT's report, which was taken on record by the apex court on Monday, concludes that the centre has complied with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks.

A bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and P.B. Varale reviewed the SIT's report and observed that the authorities involved have expressed satisfaction regarding Vantara's compliance measures. The court recorded the report's contents and mentioned that it will issue a detailed order later in the day after thoroughly going through the SIT's findings.