Section 9
Prohibition of hunting.
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
About this Act
An Act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country.
1[9. Prohibition of hunting.---No person shall hunt any wild animal specified in 2[Schedules I and
II] except as provided under section 11 and section 12.]
Notes
1. Subs. by s. 9, ibid., for section 9 (w.e.f. 2-10-1991).
2. Subs. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 6, for "Schedules I, II, III and IV" (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).
2. Subs. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 6, for "Schedules I, II, III and IV" (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).