IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA
C.S. DIAS, J
Samyuktha Janakeeya Samithi v. State of Kerala
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| 1. the pressing issue of fatalities resulting from wild animal attacks and the need for state intervention. (Para 1 , 6) |
| 2. the necessity for appropriate measures and compensation established under regulations concerning animal conflicts. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. the court's acknowledgment of previous cases directing state action on this matter. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 4. the directive for government officials to provide accountability and reporting on conflict management measures. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
1. The people of the State woke up with the distressing news that last night, a septuagenarian tribal couple was trampled to death by a wild elephant at the Aralam farm in Kannur. It's disheartening to hear about such fatalities and injuries in the State regularly. Human life is invaluable. Words of consolation or payment of compensation are not a panacea for the legal heirs of the deceased victims to navigate the devastating loss. The inhabitants in the high ranges and forest regions are put in fear of death due to the persistent threat posed by wild animals, which is an infringement of their fundamental right to life. This Court cannot remain passive to the issue. It has become incumbent upon
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