By Manjiri Joshi,News18
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Vantara welcomed the findings of the Supreme Court’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) that was formed to look into the Jamnagar facility, calling it “validation of their truth, a relief and blessing”.
The SIT said Vantara facilities exceeded the prescribed benchmarks. The SIT, after thorough investigation in coordination with multiple agencies, concluded that there is no violation of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009, CZA guidelines, Customs Act, 1962, Foreign Trade (Regulation and development) Act, 1992, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 or the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of wild Fauna and Flora. The SIT also said that Vantara did not seek elephant Mahadevi or Madhuri’s acquisition from Kolhapur and it was ordered by the high court.
Based on the findings of its Special Investigation Team (SIT), the Supreme Court held that Anant Ambani’s Vantara had not flouted any law. The SC perused and accept the SIT report on Monday.
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“With utmost humility and gratitude, we welcome the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), appointed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. The SIT’s report and the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order have made it clear that the doubts and allegations raised against Vantara’s animal welfare mission were without any basis. The validation of the truth by the distinguished and widely respected members of the SIT is not just a relief for everyone at Vantara but also a blessing, because it allows our work to speak for itself,” said Vantara.
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“The SIT’s findings and the Apex Court’s order give us further strength and encouragement to continue serving with humility and devotion to those who cannot speak for themselves. The entire Vantara family expresses heartfelt gratitude for this affirmation and reassures everyone of our lifelong commitment to protecting and caring for animals and birds with compassion,” the Vantara statement said.
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Vantara has always been about love, compassion, and responsibility towards the voiceless among us. Every animal we rescue, every bird we heal, every life we save is a reminder that their well-being is not separate from our own — it is an inseparable part of the well-being of all humanity. When we care for animals, we are also caring for the soul of humanity, it added.
“We take this occasion to pledge our solidarity with the Government of India, State Governments, and all other stakeholders involved in the huge and challenging task of animal care, and affirm that that Vantara will always be ready to work in close collaboration with them. Let’s together make Mother Earth a better place for all living beings,” it said.
