The Supreme Court recently upheld the June 2020 advisory issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to deal with the import of exotic live species of animals and birds in India and declaration of stock, dismissing a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging its legality and validity.
Exotic live species are animal or plant species moved from their original range (location) to a new one. These species are introduced to a new location most often by people.
The advisory was issued as the Covid outbreak raised global concerns over wildlife trade and zoonotic diseases. While the import of live exotic animals was covered under the Customs Act, experts sought stringent laws and guidelines to document and regulate the number of exotic species kept as pets in India.
Here’s all you need to know about the advisory:
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