Wildlife protection act: THEWILDLIFE (PROTECTION) ACT

THEWILDLIFE (PROTECTION) ACT, 1972 (53 OF 1972) [9th September, 1972] AnActto provide for theprotectionof wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country. CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement ThisActmay be called theWild Life... Jul 7, 2024 ·By establishing protected areas, regulating hunting, and controlling trade inwildlife, theactprovides comprehensive measures forwildlifeprotection. However, effective implementation, enhanced resources, and addressing emerging challenges are crucial to achieving the objectives of theactand ensuring sustainable conservation efforts. An Indian law to protect plants and animal species, with six schedules of varying degrees of protection.Learn about the history, amendments, definitions, penalties and enforcement of the Act.