Judgement of the Supreme Court of India regarding the necessity of a second home for Asiatic Lion, India, 15/04/2013

Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Centre for Environment Law Vs Union of India & Others dated 15/04/2013 regarding the necessity of a second home for Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica), an endangered species, for its long term survival and to protect the species from extinction.

Supreme Court finds MoEF’s decision for re-introduction of Asiatic lion from Gir to Kuno is of "utmost importance so as to preserve the Asiatic lion, an endangered species which cannot be delayed". MoEF is directed to take urgent steps for re-introduction of Asiatic lion from Gir forests to Kuno.