VISHALAKSHI AMMA vs THE STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a High Court judgment that directed the State to consider a declaration under Rule 11 of the Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 2003, in the context of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The Court analyzed whether the procedural relaxation granted by the High Court was justified and whether the original order was proper under the statutory framework. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of procedural flexibility in wildlife declarations.