Archive · 19 May 2025
High Court Demands Action on Monkey Menace in Delhi-NCR
Imagine monkeys are causing problems in a city, like attacking people and damaging property.
Some people asked the High Court to help.
The court wants the government to explain what they're doing about the monkeys.
The court has asked the government to make a plan.
The plan should include things like finding the monkeys new homes, providing food and water.
The court also wants the government to make a place where people can report monkey problems and help the monkeys.
Allahabad High Court issued notices to address increasing monkey-human conflicts.
The court is seeking information from central and state governments about their plans to manage the monkey population.
The court's notice came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by two Ghaziabad residents.
The PIL calls for an urgent action plan, veterinary care, and a 24/7 helpline to address the monkey menace.
The petitioners highlighted the monkeys' desperation for food and water, leading them into human areas.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court, central and state governments, petitioners Prajakta Singhal and Vineet Sharma.
- What
- The Allahabad High Court has issued notices regarding the increasing monkey population and resulting conflicts.
- When
- May 6, 2024
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, India
- Why
- To address the rising number of man-monkey conflicts, including attacks, property damage, and the well-being of the monkeys.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Notice Date
- May 6, 2024
- Parties Involved
- Animal Welfare Board of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, UP govt, etc.
- Govt Response Deadline
- July 10
- Petitioners
- Prajakta Singhal and Vineet Sharma