Delhi High Court Calls For 'Public Awareness Campaign' To Inform Citizens How Feeding Is Not Benefitting Monkeys

The Delhi High Court called for a public awareness campaign to educate citizens on the adverse effects of feeding monkeys in urban areas. The Court noted that while feeding monkeys may seem compassionate, it is contributing to the growing problem of monkey attacks in certain localities. It urged the municipal authorities to take steps to control the population of monkeys in urban areas and to educate the public on the importance of not feeding wild animals. This decision reflects growing concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in urban settings.