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Elephants’ Preservation Act, 1879 (Act No. 6 of 1879).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1879 (1990)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act for the preservation of wild elephants.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the preservation of wild elephants.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Repealing and Amending Act, 2016

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX