Health & Environment
Madras HC Directs Tamil Nadu to Frame Elephant Event SOP
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THE BRIEF
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The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to formulate a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure for temple elephants by October 30, 2026.
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A Joint Working Group comprising wildlife, HR&CE, and veterinary officials must be constituted to establish fitness certifications and microchip verification protocols.
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The court mandated strict regulations on transport durations, handler standards, physical buffer zones, and decibel limits for loudspeakers and firecrackers near elephants.