A special investigation team appointed by India's top court has said the acquisition of animals at Vantara - a private zoo owned by the son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani - was compliant with all laws.
The team of retired judges was set up last month to look into allegations that animals at Vantara were acquired unlawfully and mistreated. On Monday, it said it had found no foul play in the zoo's management.
The Supreme Court had previously also said the allegations appeared unsupported, but had ordered an inquiry after allegations that authorities had failed to investigate the zoo properly.
Reliance Foundation, which runs Vantara, has not commented on the latest order.
Vantara is home to 2,000 species, including elephants, tigers and other animals.
