- The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that wild animals can be killed if found outside forest areas and entering human habitat.
- The ruling came when the court was hearing the case against an Environment Ministry notification declaring nilgais in Bihar, monkeys in Himachal Pradesh, and wild boars in Uttarakhand as vermin.
- Public Interest Litigations (PIL) were filed by animal rights activist Gauri Maulekhi and Wildlife Rescue and Research Centre (WRRC) against the government notification.
- The apex court asked the petitioners to give representation to respective state governments and the central government about their objections.
- The matter will be heard in detail in SC starting 15 July.
(With agency inputs)
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