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HC orders transfer of ‘distressed' Kolhapur tusker to Gujarat trust; math plans to move SC
HC orders transfer of ‘distressed' Kolhapur tusker to Gujarat trust; math plans to move SC

Time of India

time18-07-2025

  • General
  • Time of India

HC orders transfer of ‘distressed' Kolhapur tusker to Gujarat trust; math plans to move SC

Mumbai/Kolhapur: Giving priority to animal welfare over the right to use them in religious rites, Bombay high court has directed a Jain math in Kolhapur to transfer their elephant, Mahadevi, to a temple trust in Jamnagar, Gujarat, within two weeks. Officials from the Jain math at Nandani stated that Mahadevi was under their care since 1992. Devotees worship the elephant, and the math would appeal to the Supreme Court to allow them to keep Mahadevi, citing emotional and spiritual connections, the officials said. "…we have considered and chosen the survival of the elephant and its right to quality life, over and above the rights of men to use the elephant for religious rites…This court has duty under the doctrine parens patriae to secure the rights of the voiceless and hapless Mahadevi," said the court, dismissing a petition by the Jain math who owned Mahadevi since 1992. The math had challenged a high-power committee's orders directing Mahadevi's transfer to Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust in Jamnagar. The committee's order was based on a complaint by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals that Mahadevi "is exhibiting signs of physical and psychological distress". The committee's report said Mahadevi suffered from decubital ulcerated wounds on her hip joints and right elbow joint and injuries to toenails and back. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The judges said the petitioner's argument that the elephant's condition is now improving is "quite counter-productive" and "too little too late" as it establishes that she suffered injuries while under the "care and custody" of the math. The HC, through the order, also requested the chief wildlife warden of Maharashtra to issue a transport permit, and the chief wildlife warden of Gujarat to issue a no-objection certificate, if necessary, to effect the said transfer. Peta India director of advocacy projects Khushboo Gupta said, "No living being deserves isolation, chaining and being controlled with weapons. Peta India is grateful to Bombay HC for granting Mahadevi an opportunity to live the rest of her life safe and in the company of other elephants, and urges the organisers of religious ceremonies to opt for life-size robotic elephants instead."

Modi's praise of Ippapuvvu laddu a matter of pride: MLA Vedama Bojju Patel
Modi's praise of Ippapuvvu laddu a matter of pride: MLA Vedama Bojju Patel

Hans India

time25-04-2025

  • Politics
  • Hans India

Modi's praise of Ippapuvvu laddu a matter of pride: MLA Vedama Bojju Patel

Khanapur: MLA Vedama Bojju Patel said that it is a matter of pride for tribal women that Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the laddu made by tribal women in Adilabad district with Ippapuvvu in his Manaki Baat programme. The MLA inaugurated the Ippapuvvu festival organised by Gondwana Raj Center ITDA in Utnur on Thursday along with ITDA PO Khushboo Gupta. Speaking at the Ippapuvvu festival organised at the local KB complex, MLA Vedama Bujji Patel reminded that the tribals have an inseparable connection with Ippapuvvu. He said that the tribals should continue their livelihood with Ippapuvvu. He said that Ippapuvvu has become a part of the cultural traditions of the tribals. He said that laddu made from Ippapuvvu has many nutrients and it is a matter of pride that the Ippapuvvu manufacturing center is located in Utnur in the state. He said that Ippapuvvu laddu has many health benefits and Divya Devarajan, who worked as the district collector in the past, has done a lot of work for the production of Ippapuvvu laddu. The then collector Divya Devarajan started the production of Ippapuvvu laddu with the help of tribal women at X Road in Utnur with Rs 14 lakhs through Bheem Bhai Mahila Sangh. With the help of the collector, Ippapuvvu laddu got a great name in India. It is a matter of pride for all tribal women that the Prime Minister of the country mentioned Ippapuvvu laddu. Later, MLA Venuma Bujju Patel along with PO Khushboo Gupta inaugurated the organic mango stalls set up in the KB Complex under the auspices of Utnur ITDA. Utnoor Sub-Collector Yuvaraju Marmat, Adilabad District SP Akhil Mahajan, State Women's Commission member Komra Ishwari Bai, leaders of Rai centers and officials from various departments participated in this programme held separately.

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