NGT Takes Suo Moto Cognisance of Media Report, Issues Directions To States To Curb Elephant Deaths On Railway Tracks The Principal Bench, New Delhi of the National Green Tribunal has initiated suo moto proceedings on the basis of a media report titled “Night, early morning trains cause most elephant deaths” published in the Hindu. The Report discusses the frequent occurrence of elephant accidents on railways tracks running between Kottekad, Kerala and Madukkarai. The NGT has issued directions to concerned authorities for the urgent implementation of preventive measures to safeguard the life of wild elephants. Reddy and Reddy Law Firm regularly advises clients and handles proceedings concerning environment law and animal welfare.