The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 alongwith Allied Rules As amended by The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

This edition of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (Act 53 of 1972), as amended by The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022 (No. 18 of 2022), w.e.f. 01-04-2023 and S.O. 1530(E), dated 23-05-2025, presents the complete statutory framework for the protection, conservation, and management of wildlife in India.

The book provides the bare text of the law with all amendments incorporated and short comments for better understanding, making it a valuable reference for legal practitioners, forest officials, environmentalists, researchers, and conservation organizations.

It includes the main Act along with important allied rules and orders, such as:

• Wild Life (Protection) Rules, 1995

• Wild Life (Transaction and Taxidermy) Rules, 1973

• Wild Life (Specified Plant Stock Declaration) Rules, 1995

• Wild Life (Licensing of Sanctuaries) Rules, 1983

• National Tiger Conservation Authority (Salary, Allowances, and Conditions of Appointment) Rules, 2006

• Guidelines for Declaration of Critical Tiger Habitats

• CZA Recognition of Zoos Rules, 2009

• Wild Life Crime Control Bureau Rules, 2007

• Project Tiger and Elephant Conservation Guidelines

• Several notifications and schedules under the Act providing species protection lists and regulatory measures

This updated edition serves as an essential legal resource for:

• Forest and wildlife department officials involved in enforcement and conservation

• NGOs and advocacy groups working in wildlife protection

• Legal professionals handling environmental and wildlife matters

• Students and researchers in environmental law and biodiversity conservation

By consolidating the principal Act with all allied rules, notifications, and amendments, this edition ensures comprehensive legal coverage for effective implementation of wildlife protection laws in India.