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1. By : Mayank Joshi

2. Serial number Topic
1 Meaning
2
Defination of Some
Terms in this act
3 Main Objectives
4
Authorities
appointed under this
act
5 Penalties

3. WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT
The Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the
Parliament of India enacted on 9th September, 1972.
It provides for protection of wild animals, birds and plants
; and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or
incidental thereto.
It extends to whole of India, except Jammu and Kashmir.
It has six schedules which give varying degrees of
protection.

4. • “Animal” includes amphibians, birds,
mammals, and reptiles
•“Animal article” means any article made
from
any captive or wild animal .
Snake and crocodile skin products Ivory articles

5.  “Hunting” includes capturing,
killing, poisoning, trapping,
injuring animals , birds or
reptiles.
 “Trophy” means the whole or
any part of any captive or wild
animal which has been kept or
preserved by any means.

6.  “Wildlife" includes any animal,
bees, butterflies, crustacean, fish
and moths; and aquatic or land
vegetation which forms part of
any habitat.

7. Objective: The main objectives of the Act are as Follows:
➤Prohibition on Hunting of Specified wild animals, birds and plants.
➤Setting up and management of national parks and wildlife
sanctuaries.
►Control of Trade and Commerce in wildlife and wildlife products..

8. AUTHORITIES APPOINTED UNDER THE AC
 The Central Government may appoint :-
i. A Director of Wild Life preservation.
ii. Assistant Directors of Wild Life preservation.
iii. Other officers and employees as may be necessary.
The State Government may appoint :-
I. A Chief Wild Life Warden.
II. Wild Life Wardens.
• One Honorary Wild Life Warden in each district
III. Other officers and employees as may be necessary.

9. Imprisonments varying from six months upto
seven years and/or fine ranging from ₹500 upto not
less than ₹10,000 depending on the nature or
seriousness of the offence committed regarding the
specified wildlife.
Forfeiture of Property Derived from Illegal
Hunting and Trade or a fine equal to the market
value of such property in lieu or forfeiture.