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Under which Section of The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, hunting of wild animals is prohibited?

Section 9 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 prohibits the hunting of wild animals specified in Schedules I and II, except as provided under Section 11 (hunting in…

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Under which Section of The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, hunting of wild animals is prohibited?

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Section 9 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 prohibits the hunting of wild animals specified in Schedules I and II, except as provided under Section 11 (hunting in certain cases such as when an animal becomes dangerous to human life) and Section 12 (grant of permit for special purposes such as education or scientific research). Sections 7 and 8 deal with the procedure and duties of the State Board for Wild Life.

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