Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Gauhati HC Orders Assam to Stop Illegal Fishing in Kaziranga
The Gauhati High Court has told the Assam government to stop illegal fishing in Kaziranga National Park.
This is because during the Magh Bihu festival in January, many people go fishing in the park, which is against the law.
The court said this is hurting the park's animals and plants.
The park is a special place with rare animals like the one-horned rhinoceros.
The government has been told to take action to stop this.
Gauhati High Court directs Assam government to enforce prohibitory orders against illegal fishing in Kaziranga National Park ahead of Magh Bihu.
Court observes that illegal fishing violates Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, and constitutional obligations.
Petitioner Rohit Choudhury highlights that large-scale fishing during Magh Bihu disrupts the park's fragile ecosystem.
Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to endangered species like the one-horned rhinoceros.
Assam government acknowledges the issue but faces challenges in enforcing prohibitory orders due to large congregations during the festival.
- Who
- Gauhati High Court, Assam Government, Kaziranga authorities, environmental activist Rohit Choudhury
- What
- Order to enforce prohibitory orders to curb illegal fishing in Kaziranga National Park
- When
- Ahead of Magh Bihu in mid-January
- Where
- Kaziranga National Park, Assam
- Why
- To protect the park's biodiversity and comply with wildlife protection laws
- Court
- Gauhati High Court
- Petitioner
- Rohit Choudhury
- Festival
- Magh Bihu
- Date
- January 13-14
- Park Status
- UNESCO World Heritage Site, Important Bird Area (IBA)
- Threatened Species
- One-horned rhinoceros, migratory birds, 42 fish species