A wildlife rescue center directed by the philanthropic arm of the multimillionaire group Mikesh Ambani has been authorized by accusations of illegal acquisition and abuse of animals, said the Supreme Court of India on Monday, citing the conclusions of a committee designated by the Court.
In August, the Superior Court of India appointed a special research team (SIT) to investigate the complaints of non -profit and wildlife groups that allege animal abuse in Vantara and asking questions about how animals were taken to the center.
However, the court has said that the evidence did not support the claims for illegal acquisitions or abuses.
Located in the state of western Gujarat and led by Anant Ambani, the son of the billionaire, Vantara, is a key project of the Reliance Foundation and the Ambani family.
In the shelter more than 150,000 animals in more than 2,000 species, the installation states that its 998 acres (404 -hectare) elephant welfare trust is the world’s largest center of attention for rescued elephants.
The Indian Superior Court said today that the investigation of the SIT had covered the accusations related to the acquisition of animals, smuggling, well -being, conservation, breeding, climate suitability and financial misconduct, but found no violation of the rules of wildlife.
“The SIT Report and the Order of the Honorable Supreme Court have made it clear that the doubts and accusations raised against the Vantara animal welfare mission were not without a base,” Vantara said in a statement.
