The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 · V — TRADE OR COMMERCE IN WILD ANIMALS, ANIMAL ARTICLES AND TROPHIES

Section 44. Dealings in trophy and animal articles without licence prohibited

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

44. Dealings in trophy and animal articles without licence prohibited .—[5] [(1) Subject to the provisions of Chapter VA, no person shall, except under, and in accordance with, a licence granted under sub-section (4)]— (a) commence or carry on the business as— (i) a manufacturer of or dealer In, any animal article; or 6* 1. Added by Act 16 of 2003, s. 27 (w.e.f. 1-4-2003). 2. Ins. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 26 (w.e.f. 1-4-2023). 3. Subs. by Act 16 of 2003, s. 28, for section 43 (w.e.f. 1-4-2003). 4. Ins. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 27 (w.e.f. 1-4-2023). 5. Subs. by Act 28 of 1986, s. 2, for certain words (w.e.f. 25-11-1986).

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 28 of 1986, s. 2

    In force from 25 Nov 1986

    Footnote: 5. Subs. by Act 28 of 1986, s. 2, for certain words (w.e.f. 25-11-1986).