Supreme Court Rules Crop Damage Cannot Justify Blocking Elephant Corridors

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that crop damage caused by elephants is not a valid reason to obstruct designated elephant corridors. The judgment underscores the legal protection afforded to these migratory pathways critical to elephant movement. According to the Elephant Corridors of India 2023 report, prepared with technical support from the Wildlife Institute of India, the country has elephant corridors spread across four regions. The ruling reinforces the balance between wildlife conservation and agricultural concerns, prioritizing the preservation of natural corridors.
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