Summary
- The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh survey of elephant corridors, emphasizing the need for unobstructed migratory pathways amid rising human-elephant conflicts.
- The Bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, directed the Union of India to report on compliance with existing guidelines and prohibit coercive methods like fireballs and Hulla parties.
- Concerns were raised about states blocking corridors, particularly in West Bengal, despite prior court orders against inhumane practices.
- This ruling could reshape wildlife management strategies as the Court insists that blocking corridors is not a viable solution to human-elephant conflict.
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