Setback for Mohanlal: Kerala High Court Says His Ivory Ownership Certificates Are Illegal

The article reports that the Kerala High Court declared ivory ownership certificates held by actor Mohanlal invalid, marking a setback in a long-standing legal dispute over possession of ivory articles. The Court held that the certificates were issued in contravention of wildlife protection laws and lacked legal sanctity. The decision underscores strict enforcement of conservation statutes and the evidentiary requirements to prove lawful possession of wildlife derivatives. The ruling may have wider implications for similar ownership claims across India, reaffirming that compliance with statutory procedure is crucial for legitimising possession of protected items under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.