“An elephant has been taken to court, not just any court but the highest in the land, the Supreme Court. Asokamala, born and bred at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, has kicked up dust being in the centre of a controversy over whether she should be ?exported? as a gift from Sri Lanka to Armenia.” - The Sunday Times

“Flouting well laid-out guidelines enunciated by the Supreme Court, forest officials at the Bandipur National Park have left the carcasses of wild elephants as food for other animals, an official inquiry has revealed.” - The Hindu

” Former IT best man ?Tiger? T.G. Ramesh has now to convince a visiting Supreme Court committee that his resort overlooking Bandipur National Park will ensure elephants get free sex, luncheon and passage. ” - - The Times of India

“The Supreme Court today directed the Project Elephant Director to take note of the death of 77 pachyderms in the Nagerhole area of Karnataka between April and October this year and take remedial measures to prevent its recurrence.” - The Hindu News Update Service

“The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals PETA) has moved the Supreme Court against the Empire Circus, complaining that elephants are shackled by three legs, horses tied with short ropes and cockatoos confined to cages without a perch. ” - The Times of India