Supreme Court Reprimands Elvish Yadav Over Snake Venom Case; Lawyer Argues 'Not Poisonous' in Defense
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Supreme Court Reprimands Elvish Yadav in Snake Venom Case
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News18•20-02-2026, 18:28
Supreme Court Reprimands Elvish Yadav in Snake Venom Case
•Supreme Court severely reprimands YouTuber Elvish Yadav in the snake venom case, highlighting his role as a 'public figure'.
•Justices M.M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh questioned if a famous person can use animals for popularity, comparing it to playing with zoo animals.
•The Court emphasized that using 'mute victims' like snakes is a legal offense and that popularity doesn't grant the right to disregard laws.
•Elvish Yadav's lawyer argued he was only present for a video shoot and that examined snakes were not venomous, with no evidence of prohibited substances.
•The Court prioritized wildlife protection and societal moral impact over defense arguments, ensuring the investigation under the Wildlife (Protection) Act continues.