The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

Description The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 – Edition 2026 As amended by The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022, published by Commercial Law Publishers and authored by  Commercial’s, is an updated and authoritative bare act covering India’s statutory framework for wildlife conservation and protection. Spanning 440 pages, this edition incorporates the latest amendments, rules, schedules, notifications, and allied provisions applicable as on 2026. It provides authentic legislative text essential for understanding wildlife protection, protected areas, conservation authorities, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory compliance. This publication is a valuable reference for advocates, environmental law practitioners, forest officials, compliance professionals, academicians, students, NGOs, and policymakers engaged in wildlife conservation and environmental governance. Book contains The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 Alongwith Wild Life (Protection) Rules, 1995 Wild Life (Specified Plants—Conditions for Possession by Licensee) Rules, 1995 Wild Life (Transactions & Taxidermy) Rules, 1973 Wild Life (Stock Declaration) Central Rules, 1973 Wild Life (Protection) Licensing (Additional Matters for Consideration) Rules, 1983 The Declaration of Wild Life Stock Rules, 2003 The National Board for Wild Life Rules, 2003 Constitution of National Board for Wild Life National Zoo Policy, 1998 Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 Wild Life (Specified Plant Stock Declaration) Central Rules, 1995 Guidelines for Appointment of Honorary Wild Life Wardens National Tiger Conservation Authority (Salaries, Allowances and other Conditions of Appointment) Rules, 2006 National Tiger Conservation Authority (Qualifications and Experience of Experts or Professional Members) Rules, 2006 The National Tiger Conservation Authority (Tiger Conservation Foundation) Guidelines, 2007 The Tiger Conservation Authority Fund (Regulation) Guidelines, 2007 The National Tiger Conservation Authority (Normative Standards for Tourism Activities and Project Tiger) Guidelines, 2012 The Breeders of Species Licence Rules, 2023 [vide SO 1950(E), dt. 24-4-2023, w.e.f. 27-4-2023] The Wild Life Disposal of Wild Animal Article Rules, 2023 [Vide G.S.R. 501(E), Dt. 12-7-2023] Constitution of Wild Life Crime Control Bureau The Wild Life (Protection) Licencing (Additional Matters for Consideration) Rules, 2024, dt. 16-1-2024 The Wild Life (Transactions and Taxidermy) Rules, 2024, dt. 16-1-2024 The Wild Life (Protection) International Trade of Specimens Rules, 2023, dt. 21-12-2023 The Scheduled Specimen (Conditions and Procedure for Exemption) Rules, 2024, dt. 23-2-2024 The Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024, dt. 28-2-2024 The Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, dt. 14-3-2024 �� Limited-Period Offer: Flat 40% Discount with Free Shipping