Navin M. Raheja vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the welfare of tigers in captivity and reserves, highlighting the distressing conditions reported by the Committee constituted to investigate tiger deaths at Nandankanan Zoo. The Court noted the inadequacies in animal welfare management and directed the Solicitor General to consider suggestions from the petitioner and the Committee's report, mandating a response from the State and Central Governments within two weeks. The Court's holding emphasizes the need for immediate action to improve the welfare of tigers.