Supreme Court Clears Vantara of All Allegations, Bars Further Complaints Over Same Allegations

The Supreme Court has given a clean chit to Vantara (Greens Zoological Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre, Jamnagar) in allegations of smuggling, money laundering, mistreatment of animals, and procedural violations.

The decision follows a report by an SC-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) chaired by former Justice Jasti Chelameswar, which found no wrongdoing by the facility.

The Court directed that no judicial, statutory, or administrative forum shall entertain any further complaints based on the same set of allegations.

It also noted Vantara’s compliance with multiple laws, including the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, the Customs Act 1962, the PMLA 2002, and other applicable acts.

[CR Jaya Sukin vs. Union of India].