Delhi HC seeks AWBI’s response on status of circus animals
The Hindu
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The Delhi High Court on Monday came down on the Animals Welfare Board of India (AWBI) for not having information about the animals in circuses that have been shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh remarked that AWBI, despite being the authority concerned, was not aware of the whereabouts of the animals. This appeared to be a complete dereliction of duty.
The High Court directed the Secretary of AWBI to be present before the court at the next hearing on February 9 to explain the lapse. It also asked the authorities to submit a report disclosing the whereabouts of all the animals in circuses in the country.
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