The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 prohibits hunting
of any wild animal in any of its schedules. The killing and trade
of any wild animal is punishable with heavy penalties.
| Wildlife Crime |
Penalty |
| Hunting of any animal, bird,
insect etc inside a Sanctuary or National Park |
Jail Term for not
less than 1 year but may extend to 6 years fine which shall
not be less than Rs. 5000/- |
| Hunting of endangered animal,
bird, insect etc anywhere even in private holding |
| Encroachment or Large Cardamom
cultivation inside a Sanctuary or National Park |
| Hunting of a less endangered
animal, bird, insect etc outside a Sanctuary or National Park |
Jail term for up to 3 years or
with fine up to Rs 25000/- |
| Cutting of trees, shurbs or herbs
within a Sanctuary or National Park without permit |
| Collection or Transit of medicinal
plants from a Sanctuary or National Park without permit |
| Grazing in a Sanctuary or National
Park without permit |
| Entering in a Sanctuary or National
Park with a weapon or without entry permit |
| Possession of any wild animal,
meat, trophy, hide or other animal article |
