The Supreme Court on Monday (September 15, 2025) noted that the inquiry report submitted by the court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), chaired by former judge Justice J. Chelameswar, has given a clean chit to Vantara, a zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre conceptualised by Anant Ambani in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The SIT had been tasked with conducting an “independent factual appraisal” of complaints and allegations of violations raised against the facility.
A Bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B. Varale observed that, as per the report, Vantara had ensured full compliance with the law and regulations. “We have gone through the summary of the report. It notes erudite regulatory compliance. It notes that stakeholders also presented views. Authorities have expressed satisfaction with the regulatory compliance,” the Bench said.
