Docs In The Dock

Docs In The Dock
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  • Fining a researcher almost Rs 1 lakh for use of accommodation after he complained about forest felling, though he was paying for stay on a per-day basis.

  • Refusing and then delaying permission for a bird tagging study on a critically endangered species, even after a demonstration was conducted for 40 people, including a district magistrate and forest officials. Permissions came after funds ran out.

  • Delaying and denying permission to study a rare nocturnal animal by the only scientific means possible, radio-collaring. Resulting in change of study.

  • A park director pursuing his own PhD pressuring an independent researcher to become his assistant. Finally, the researcher switched his study site.

  • Accusing a researcher of poisoning and killing study animals after he complained about delay on entry and study permits.
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