Supreme Court Forms Sit to Examine Complaints Against Vantara

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 25, 2025) Constrated a Special Investigation Team (SIT) Chairade by Former Apex Court Judge, Justice J. Chelameswar, to Condude, to Condude Complaints and Allegations of Violations Raised Against Vantara, A Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Center Conceptualized by Anant Ambani at Jamnagar in Gujarat.

A bench of justices pankaj mithal and pb varale was hearing two petitions, one filed by advocate jaya sukin, alleging unlawful accusation of animals from India and abroad, Mistaratment of the Animals in Captivity, Financial irregularities, money laundering, etc., Against Vantara.

However, the court said the petitions were mainly based on media reporting. The court said it would be approves to order an independent enquari to meet the ends of justice.

“We deem it approves to direct for constitution of a special Investigation Team (SIT) of Respectable Persons of Impeccable Integrity and High REPUTE HAVING LONG LONG LONG LONG LONG PUBLIC SIRVICE

Besides Justice Chelameswar, The Members of the Sit Bold Include Justice Raghavendra Chauhan, Former Chief Justice of Uttarakhand and Telangana High Courts; Hemant Nagrale, IPS (Former Mumbai Police Commissioner); And Anish Gupta, IRS, Additional Commissioner, Customs.

The sit would look into the acquisition of animals from India and abroad, particularly elephants; Compliance of Wild life (Protection) Act, 1972 and Rules for Zoos; Compliance with the International Convention on Trade of Endanghed Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES) and Import/Export Laws Concerning Live Animals; Check Compliance With Standards of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Care, Standards of Animal Welfare, Mortalities and Causes; Examine Complaints Regarding Climatic Conditions and Allegations about the location of Vantara Near An Industrial Zone.

The special team would also look also look grievances raised about the “Creation of a vanity or private collection, breeding, conservation programs and use of biodiversity results, Misutilization of Water and Carbon Credits, Breach of Laws of Trade in Animals or Animal Articles, Wildlife Smugggling and Money Laundering. “

The sit would seek information from the petitioners, officials, regulators, intervenors or any other person, including journalists, who may wish their allegations to be examined.

“The sit may inquiry into any other aspect it deems Approperate to Submit a Complete Factual Report to this court,” The Bench Ordered.

The enquiry has to begin forthwith, and the report must submitted by September 12. The court listed the case against on September 15.