T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court directed the Union of India and the State of Chhattisgarh to formulate a comprehensive rescue plan for the Asiatic Wild Buffalo, an endangered species, under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Court emphasized the need for immediate actions to prevent interbreeding with domestic buffalo and to maintain genetic purity. It found the State's efforts to conserve the species inadequate and mandated the involvement of relevant wildlife institutions for long-term management and funding to ensure the species' survival.