Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Allahabad High Court Addresses Monkey Menace in Uttar Pradesh
The Allahabad High Court is stepping in because monkeys are causing problems for people in Uttar Pradesh.
The court has told the state's urban development department to explain what they're doing about it.
This is because different government departments seem to be passing the problem to each other.
The court is responding to a request from the Ghaziabad district magistrate and a complaint filed by a social worker.
The court wants the department to make sure local authorities follow the law and deal with the monkeys.
This is to protect people from the trouble the monkeys are causing.
Allahabad High Court addressed the monkey menace in Uttar Pradesh.
The court directed the urban development department to take action.
The court is responding to a letter from the Ghaziabad district magistrate.
The court noted inaction on the government's part.
The court wants the local bodies to fulfill their responsibilities.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court
- What
- Directed the urban development department to address the monkey menace.
- When
- In response to a letter from August 20 and a PIL
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To ensure local bodies fulfill their responsibilities in controlling the monkey population.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Department Targeted
- UP Urban Development Department
- Action Requested
- Affidavit detailing control measures
- Legal Basis
- PIL filed by Vineet Sharma