Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging Rajasthan’s Shoot-at-Sight Orders for Leopards

The Supreme Court agrees to urgently hear a plea against Rajasthan’s shoot-at-sight orders for man-eating leopards issued by the state's Chief Wildlife Warden.

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Sumit Kumar
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By A Staff Reporter

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea today challenging an order by Rajasthan’s Chief Wildlife Warden that permits the shoot-at-sight killing of man-eating leopards. The plea, filed urgently, seeks to contest the directive that allows the immediate shooting of leopards in the state's wildlife reserves.

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During the brief mention of the case, the lawyer representing the petitioner emphasized the urgency, stating that the shoot-at-sight orders have been enforced in Rajasthan’s reserves, endangering the lives of leopards. The lawyer argued that alternative methods to control and manage these animals, rather than lethal measures, should be considered, especially in a protected environment like a wildlife reserve.