India, Aug. 25 -- The Supreme Court on Monday formed a special investigation team (SIT) led by former SC Judge Justice J Chelameswar for inquiry into the affairs of Reliance Foundation-run Vantara Wildlife Rescue Centre at Gujarat's Jamnagar.

The SIT headed by Justice Chelameswar will also include former Chief Justice of Uttarakhand and Telangana High Court, Justice Raghvendra Chauhan, former Mumbai Police Commissioner, Hemant Nagrale IPS, and Additional Commissioner Customs, Anish Gupta IRS.

The panel will probe into Vantara's compliance with the provisions under the Wildlife Protection Act and other relevant laws in the acquisition of animals from India and abroad, especially elephants, among other aspects, Live Law reported.

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