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Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Uncover Key Rules to Avoid Unintentional Wildlife Crime
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Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Know the Strict Laws, Avoid Unintentional Crimes
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News18
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11-03-2026, 10:34
Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Know the Strict Laws, Avoid Unintentional Crimes
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The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, aims to safeguard India's wildlife and environment.
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Hunting, including catching or disturbing animals (Section 9), and illegal trade of animal parts (Section 44, 48, 49, 49B) are strictly prohibited.
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Illegal possession of wild animals or their parts (Section 39(3), 57) is a punishable offense.
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Destroying nature in sanctuaries/national parks (Section 29, 35(6)) and unauthorized entry or carrying weapons (Section 27, 31) are illegal.
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Setting fire in protected areas (Section 30, 35(8)) and aiding any offense (Section 52) also carry strict penalties.
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