The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Deer Park, located in South Delhi, must secure approval from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to continue operating as a 'mini zoo' with a limited population of 38 deer. This decision follows the translocation of over 260 deer to the Ramgarh Vishdhari and Mukundara Hills tiger reserves in Rajasthan, as the park was deemed unable to support a larger population. The court directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to enhance the park's infrastructure and ensure optimal management of the reduced deer population, maintaining a sex ratio of 15 males to 23 females. The park must remain a protected forest, with no alterations to its status. The CZA had previously revoked the park's recognition due to non-compliance with management norms. The court's ruling also emphasizes the need for comprehensive guidelines for future wildlife translocations to ensure ecological sustainability and animal welfare.