After death of cheetahs, SC asks Centre to consider shifting them to Raj

First India Bureau

New Delhi: Expressing grave concern over the recent death of 3 cheetahs in Kuno National Park in MP, the Supreme Court have now asked the Center to rise above politics and consider relocating the cheetahs to Rajasthan.

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sanjay Karol noted that these deaths had occurred within two months of their relocation from South Africa and Namibia to Kuno National Park.

The apex court told Center that it appears from the reports and articles of experts that the KNP is not adequate for such a large number of cheetahs and the Central govt may con- sider shifting them to other sanctuaries.

“Three deaths (of cheetahs) in less than two months is a matter of grave concern. There are expert opinions and articles in the media. It appears that kuno is not enough for so many cheetahs. The concentration of cheetahs at one place is very high. Why don’t you look for a suitable location in Rajasthan? Just because Rajasthan is ruled by an opposition party, doesn’t mean you won’t consider it.” —with PTI inputs

Notice to makers of ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai’

First India Bureau Jodhpur : The Rajasthan High Court on Friday issued notices to the filmmakers of movie ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai’, based on the life of self-styled godman Asaram, while hearing a petition seeking stay on the release of the film. The single bench of Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati while hearing the petition filed by Asaram Trust and

Asaram issued notices to film producers, directors & actor of the film.

The matter will now be heard on May 23. Asaram’s lawyers SP

Sharma and Vipul Singhvi said that they had issued a legal notice to the producer, director and actor of the film ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai’.

“On May 9, a legal notice was issued and demanded that the film should not be released because no permission was taken from Asaram Bapu and no objection was taken in the film made on him,” said the petitioner lawyers.