in response, the high court stated that it was "quite impressed by the research which has been done by supervasi", and acknowledged that they had provided "statistical data about snakebites in maharashtra and the other states in india" and that they gave "a definite proposal how this problem can be resolved". there has been resistance to their ngo work from anantashram trust and some adivasis, including an ex-sarpanch and a social worker. the high court directed the police in thane, maharashtra to ensure that members and apprentices of supervasi are not obstructed by anyone in carrying out their work.