Ajay vs. State of Madhya Pradesh

Timeline

1. 27 Feb 2026Hearing

   High Court records status of petition regarding Bandhavgarh tiger deaths

   The High Court acknowledged the petition filed by Ajay regarding the deaths of eight tigers in Bandhavgarh National Park, with the state government submitting a report attributing the fatalities to illegal electrified wires.

   Indian Kanoon

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court heard a request regarding the recent deaths of tigers at a national park.

   Who:

   Ajay is the petitioner, the state government provided information, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court reviewed the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Feb 2026.

   Where:

   Bandhavgarh National Park and the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The state government submitted a report stating that illegal electrified wires caused the deaths of the animals.

   What it means:

   The court officially acknowledged the petition and the state report, moving the case forward for further consideration.

2. 26 Feb 2026News

   Not poaching, but ‘illegal wires’: MP govt submits report on 8 tiger deaths in Bandhavgarh since November

   According to the report, submitted to the Madhya Pradesh High Court following a Public Interest Litigation filed by wildlife activist Ajay...

   The Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The government submitted a report explaining that illegal wires, not poaching, caused tiger deaths.

   Who:

   Ajay is a wildlife activist, the Madhya Pradesh government filed the report, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court is reviewing the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 26 Feb 2026.

   Where:

   Bandhavgarh and the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The report was submitted after Ajay filed a request for the court to look into the deaths.

   What it means:

   The court now has official information regarding the cause of these deaths to consider for the case.