Wildlife Protection Act

India strengthens legal framework for forest, wildlife protection

NEW DELHI: India has reaffirmed its commitment to conserving its rich biodiversity through a robust legal framework that governs the protection and management of forests and wildlife. Key legislations such as the Indian Forest Act of 1927, the Wildlife Act of 1972, and the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam of 1980, form the backbone of this […]

Gauhati High Court bans buffalo, bulbul bird fights in Assam

NEW DELHI: In a landmark decision, the Gauhati High Court has banned buffalo and bulbul bird fights in Assam by overturning the Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Assam government that permitted these events during specific times of the year. The ruling came in response to petitions filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals […]