Overview

• The Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) from relocating the remaining deer from Hauz Khas Deer Park to other states.
• The court directed the DDA to ensure the well-being of the deer while the legal review continues.
• A notice was issued to the DDA's horticulture director, requiring a response by May 16, 2025, as part of ongoing proceedings.
• The order follows a plea by the NGO New Delhi Nature Society, which raised concerns about inadequate safeguards for vulnerable deer groups during previous relocations.
• The plea also alleged that earlier batches of deer were moved to Rajasthan sanctuaries in violation of wildlife protection laws.