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HC directives sought to ban use of elephants in circus

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A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking directives to prohibit the utilisation of elephants in circuses, entertainment and other purposes.

Supreme Court lawyer Saqeb Mahbub filed the writ on behalf of the petitioners actress Joya Ahsan and animal rights organisation People for Animal Welfare Foundation on Sunday (18 February).

The petition also sought measures to address the reported practice of subjecting elephants to torture to compel them into entertainment activities.

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