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1[An Act to provide for the 2[conservation, protection and management of wild life] and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country.]
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- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- Salient Features of Wildlife Protection Act
- Protected Areas Under The Wildlife Protection Act
This Act provides for the protection of the country’s wild animals, birds, and plant species, in order to ensure environmental and ecological security. Among other things, the Act lays down restrictions on hunting many animal species. The Act was last amended in the year 2006. An Amendment bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in 2013 and referred...
This Act provides for the protection of a listed species of animals, birds, and plants, and also for the establishment of a network of ecologically-important protected areas in the country. 1. The Act provides for the formation of wildlife advisory boards, wildlife wardens, specifies their powers and duties, etc. 2. It helped India become a party t...
There are five types of protected areas as provided under the Act. They are described below. 1. Sanctuaries:“Sanctuary is a place of refuge where injured, abandoned, and abused wildlife is allowed to live in peace in their natural environment without any human intervention.” 1. They are naturally occurring areas where endangered species are protect...
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The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. Before 1972, India had only five designated national parks.
Apr 20, 2023 · Learn about the legal framework, schedules, bodies, and initiatives of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 in India. The act aims to protect and conserve various species of wild animals and plants, and has been amended several times to address the challenges and issues of wildlife conservation.
1[An Act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental
An Act to provide for the protection of 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.
May 26, 2022 · An article that analyses the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and how it has impacted the development of wildlife protection in India. It covers the constitutional framework, the important provisions, the protected areas, the trade and commerce, the current status, and the case laws of the Act.
