What happened
The Supreme Court considered disputes involving elephant movement and restrictions on traditional routes used by elephants. The Court directed that a fresh survey be conducted to understand elephant routes and corridor use. The Court’s reasoning emphasized that States cannot legally obstruct traditional elephant routes.
Background and earlier position
Elephant movement corridors require continuity of usable habitat and safe passage across landscapes. State-level restrictions can be imposed through administrative decisions and local measures, but disputes often arise when such restrictions affect long-standing movement routes for elephants.
What changed now
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