Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Environmental Laws > Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 > Definitions Under Wildlife Act (Section 2) It is to be noted taht the Act covers both animal and plant. Section 2. Definitions – In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, – 1) “animal” includes amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles, […]
Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Environmental Laws > Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 > Hunting Defined (Section 2(16)) Hunting and trapping have been enjoyed by human beings since ancient times. Proponents of hunting and trapping often argue that a subsidiary benefit of these activities is their reduction of wildlife damage. However, the efficacy of […]