New Delhi, April 28 -- The Supreme Court on Monday held that Deer Park in south Delhi will require approval from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to continue as a "mini zoo" with a restricted deer strength of just 38, paving way for the translocation of the remaining deer population to two tiger reserves in Rajasthan.

A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said: "It is directed that retention of up to 38 deer at AN Jha Deer Park as recommended by the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) shall be permissible only subject to the grant of requisite approvals and clearances by CZA."

The court further directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to ensure that it develops and upgrades the necessary logistical capacity, infrastructur...