Karnataka High Court Refuses Immediate Ban on Tiger Safaris , Seeks Detailed State Response

The Karnataka High Court refused to impose an immediate ban on tiger safaris in the State while hearing a plea seeking their prohibition in critical tiger habitats.

The Court directed the State government to file a detailed affidavit explaining the demarcation of core, buffer, and tourism zones, along with maps and locations where safaris are conducted.

It noted that safaris are generally permitted only in buffer or designated tourism zones, not core areas, but questioned whether violations actually exist.

The plea raised concerns about conservation norms and human-wildlife conflict, but the Court chose to examine facts before taking any restrictive action.