SuoMotu vs . The State of Karnataka, Chief Secretary and Ors . MANU/KA/0275/2009

Public interest litigation initiated by High Court suomotu based on press report as to mysterious death of elephants in Mysore forest area, intended to draw attention to executives their statutory duty and obligation and also to impress upon public at large as to their role and contribution for protection of wild animals, birds and plants in general, the conservation of elephants in particular to ensure environmental and ecological security of the country.Earlier direction of High Court held, The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 was enacted by the Parliament to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensure the ecological and environmental security of the Country. The Constitution of India, considering the various comprehensive reports/action plan submitted and the suggestions made by the Bar and prima facie showing deep concern to the wildlife, environment, ecology and wealth of animal life and natural habitats and in the interest of public at large, the court  considered, it is appropriate to direct that the State Board for Wildlife shall hold periodical meeting at least once in two months, review the issue relating to the protection of wildlife, animals, birds and plants with a view to ensure ecological and environmental security in the State of Karnataka in general and particularly the conservation of and protecting the elephants from unnatural death and to review the situation periodically.

Writ Petition is ordered accordingly.