Supreme Court Seeks Response From Union On PIL For CBI Probe Into Tiger Poaching

The Supreme Court today sought responses from the Centre, CBI and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NCTA) in a PIL seeking a CBI probe into tiger poachings in India

The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran agreed to consider the PIL and issued notice to the Union, Department of Personnel and Training, CBI and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NCTA). 

The petitioner in person, Gaurav Kumar Bansal, stressed that more than 35% of the tigers in this country are outside the Tiger Reserves and the protective zones.

He added that multiple countries are involved in the offence of Tiger poaching in India. He placed reliance on one of the Forest Offences Reports, which detailed the issue of Tiger Poaching. He stressed : 

"The report is shocking, it says multi-nations are involved in this crime and multi-states. To date, there have been three Forest Offences Reports...this has to go to the CBI for investigation. There are accused who are on the run, and officers are involved." 

He added that a nationwide racket regarding the tiger poaching has been carried out with public officials also involved. 

"Huge racket around Central India, South India, North India, Northeast India- all involved, several communities involved - 3 FIRs till date, the Report specifically says that there is a need for a having a Central Law Agency."

The matter will now be heard after 4 weeks. 

Case Details : GAURAV KUMAR BANSAL vs. UNION OF INDIA| W.P.(C) No. 000879 / 2025