State Of Rajasthan

----Respondent

For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Prateek Kasliwal, Amicus Curiae

with Ms. Gauri Jasana

For Respondent(s) : Mr. Abhishek Sharma

Mr. Vishal Kumar for State

HON'BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE MR. SANJEEV PRAKASH SHARMA

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANEESH SHARMA

Order

02/07/2026

Learned Amicus Curiae has pointed out that while the camel

is the State Animal of Rajasthan, the Animal Husbandry

Department has neglected in providing proper assistance for

camel rearing as well as for protection of this animal. There is a

shocking decline of population of camels in Rajasthan from 15

lakhs to only 1.5 lakhs, no cogent reasons are coming forward for

such decline.

It is also pointed out that the earlier Tribal Communities who

were engaged in rearing camels are now shifting to other fields

and resultantly, it is more responsibility of the State to see that

the population of the State animal does not decline, however,

there are no proper camel sheds provided nor there are dedicated

Doctors or Department of the Animal Husbandry with regard to

training relating to camels.

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Learned counsel appearing for the State submits that the

Rajasthan Camel (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of

Temporary Migration or Export) Amendment Bill, 2021, was

proposed and some amendments were also proposed therein,

which is being noticed that the Act of 2015 as per amendments

has not seen light in a day.

We are not satisfied with the submissions on the part of the

State.

We, therefore, direct the Director of Animal Husbandry

Department to remain present on the next date to place before us

as to what steps are being taken to protect rear and breed camels

in Rajasthan and also steps being taken to maintain good health of

the animals. The affidavit shall be filed in this regard and the

Director shall also remain present on the next date of hearing.

List this case on 05.08.2026.