Vantara: Top court grants relief to private zoo run by billionaire Ambani family

India's top court had formed a special team to investigate allegations that animals were mistreated at Vantara.

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The team of retired judges was set up last month to look into allegations that animals at Vantara were acquired unlawfully and mistreated. On Monday, it said it had found "no foul play" in the zoo's management.

The Supreme Court had previously also said the allegations appeared unsupported, but had ordered an inquiry after allegations that authorities had failed to investigate the zoo properly.

Reliance Foundation, which runs Vantara, has not commented on the latest order.

Vantara is home to 2,000 species, including elephants, tigers and other animals.