The Chhattisgarh High Court has reprimanded the state government for the alleged poisoning of a tiger in Guru Ghasidas National Park, highlighting the government’s failure to protect wildlife and forests. The court, acting on a suo motu PIL, expressed concern over the second tiger death in the area within two years and ordered the additional chief secretary to submit an affidavit detailing measures taken to preserve wildlife. The incident coincides with ongoing legal proceedings regarding the delayed notification of the park as a Tiger Reserve, raising further questions about the government’s commitment to conservation. The court’s action underscores the urgency of addressing wildlife protection and the need for effective measures to prevent future poaching incidents.