Summary
In 2013, the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India released a policy that bans dolphinariums, and the keeping of captive dolphins for public entertainment, in the country. The Ministry also declared that dolphins “should be seen as ‘non-human persons’ and as such should have their own specific rights.” The ministry cited the highly intelligent and sensitive behavior of Dolphins and declared that they should be seen as “non-human persons” and not be kept captive for entertainment purposes. The policy is still in effect.