Wayanad: The High Court rejected a plea demanding that the man-eating tiger, which is responsible for killing a dairy farmer in Sultan Bathery, must not be shot and killed. The court emphasized the significance of human life, questioning whether the petition was pursued for publicity. The petition was dismissed, and a fine of Rs. 25,000 was imposed on the petitioner.
The High Court dismissed the petition filed by the Animal and Nature Ethics Committee, an organization devoted to protecting wildlife and nature. The petitioner argued that the government issued an order to shoot without identifying the man-eating tiger in Wayanad. It said that shooting should only occur if it becomes impossible to capture the tiger after confirming the specific one that attacked the man. The petitioners argued that the government hadn’t followed these specified procedures.
Upon reviewing the petition, the High Court raised concerns about the value placed on human life and questioned whether the petition was filed for personal gain. Besides the killing of the farmer, remains were found at various locations. The court strongly criticized the petitioner for approaching the court in this manner and considered imposing a fine of Rs. 25,000.
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