Fitness Certificate, 3-Day Rest Period, and 3-Hour Parade Limit for Elephants Issued to Prevent Cruelty During Temple Festivals: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has expressed deep concern over the commercial exploitation of elephants in the state, particularly in the context of their use in temple festivals. The court described the practice of parading elephants during religious events as a form of "commercial exploitation," highlighting the lack of care and concern for their welfare. The bench of Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Gopinath P. emphasized that the use of…