In force · As amended up to 2026-08
2. Definitions. —In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
4 [(a) "access" means collecting, procuring or possessing any biological resource occurring in or obtained from India or traditional knowledge associated thereto, for the purposes of research or bio-survey or commercial utilisation;
1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2023, s. 2, for "party" (w.e.f. 1-4-2024).
2. Subs. by s. 2, ibid ., for certain words (w.e.f. 1-4-2024).
Source: India Code