People for Ethical Treatment of Animals Vs. Central Zoo Authority and Ors. Pays/Territoire Inde Type de cour Nationale - cour supérieure Date Fév 10, 2009 Source UNEP, InforMEA Nom du tribunal Supreme Court of India Siège de la cour New Delhi Juge Raveendran, R.V.Markandey Katju. Langue Anglais Sujet Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Résumé This writ petition was filed by the petitioner seeking a direction to the various State Governments to stop operation of zoos which have been refused recognition by the Central Zoo Authority and to to take over animals of the unrecognised/de-recognised zoos. The petitioner has also sought certain consequential directions in regard to the protection of animals and endangered species of animals apart from providing better and more natural habitat for animals in zoos and enclosures. The Central Zoo Authority came up with guidelines and suggestions in its affidavit filed in February, 2008 and placed before this Court on 11.3.2008. This Court was informed that 509 applications were received by the Central Zoo Authority from different zoos, rescue centres and circuses for recognition; that the Central Zoo Authority rejected 291 applications and granted other applications. Thus, the purpose of filing the writ petition has been achieved. The un-recognised/de-recongnised zoos/circuses/rescue centres have been closed, guidelines have been issued, State Governments have been notified of the need to comply with the provisions of the Act, Rules and the guidelines issued by the Central Zoo Authority from time to time. Petition is disposed of. Texte intégral COU-156280.pdf