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Punjab and Haryana High Court rejects quash plea in Chandigarh monkey studio case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to quash a complaint against a tattoo studio owner in Chandigarh for allegedly displaying a protected Rhesus Macaque. The case was filed by the forest and wildlife department after information from PETA India.
Punjab and Haryana High Court rejects quash plea in Chandigarh monkey studio case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to quash a legal complaint filed against a tattoo studio owner in Sector 35‑C, Chandigarh, for allegedly displaying a protected Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) in July 2020.
Complaint filed by forest and wildlife department
According to the complaint lodged by the department of forest and wildlife, Chandigarh, the case arose after information was received from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India regarding the alleged illegal display of the monkey at the studio.
Legal background
The complaint alleges a violation of wildlife protection laws. The department asserts that the studio owner kept the Rhesus Macaque without required permissions, breaching the Wildlife Protection Act.
Court’s decision
The High Court declined to dismiss the plaint, refusing to quash it and allowing the matter to continue before the appropriate forum.
Legal framework
The Wildlife Protection Act provides the statutory basis for protecting species like the Rhesus Macaque, and the department’s complaint relies on this legislation.
Implications for the studio owner
The decision means the legal process will move forward, potentially leading to further adjudication of the alleged wildlife offence. No additional details about the studio owner’s identity or the outcome of the case have been provided in the available information.
Context
The matter involves alleged wildlife protection concerns, with the department of forest and wildlife filing the complaint after information from PETA India.
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