People For Ethical Treatment Of Animals vs Central Zoo Authority & Ors

The Supreme Court directed State Governments to take action against unrecognised zoos under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, following a writ petition that sought to stop operations of such zoos. The Court noted that 291 applications for zoo recognition were rejected, leading to the closure of 260 zoos, and emphasized the need for compliance with guidelines issued by the Central Zoo Authority. The petition was disposed of with liberty granted to authorities to act against violations of the Act and its Rules.