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THE WILD.BIRDS AND ANIMALS. ~ROTECTION ACT, 1912

The Wild Birds and Animals Protection Act, 1912

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The Wild Birds and Animals Protection Act, 1912 protects and preserves designated wild animals and birds, such as ducks, deer, and hares [1, 2]. Extending across Pakistan, this law applies to any person who captures, kills, sells, or possesses these wild species or their plumage [3, 4]. It matters because it protects vulnerable wildlife by enforcing government-declared close times when hunting and trading are strictly illegal [1, 4, 5]. Violators face penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and the confiscation of animals or meat [6-8]. Exceptions are granted for approved scientific research licenses, or when capturing or killing wild animals in defense of oneself, other people, or property [2, 8].

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 6. Cognizance of offences.
  3. 7. Power to grant exemption.
  4. 8. Savings.
  5. 9. [Repeal.]
  6. Schedule. Schedule

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