International Journal of E-Government & E-Business Research
Online ISSN : 2456-8295
Frequency : Half Yearly
Current Issue : Volume 10 , Issue 1
2025
Dr. Anshuma Upadhyay
Dr. Anshuma Upadhyay, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, RKDF University, Bhopal, M.P., India
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15702927 Page No : 19-25
Published Online : 2025-06-20
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ABSTRACT
India is a country of amazing contrasts in terms of its size, population, and even wildlife. India's huge assortment of rich mountains, verdant meadows, luscious tropical rainforests and forests, deep marshes, and scorching deserts are home to some of the biggest (and even some of the smallest) fauna on the globe. The continent of Africa is frequently considered the ideal location for safaris by many people. As a result, since 1972, attempts have been made to enhance India's standing as a top destination for wildlife safaris in addition to conservation initiatives in the country, which has a rich habitat for wild animals to thrive. India is one of the most biologically varied nations in the world, with 4.5% of the world's total area and 7-8% of all known species, including 45,000 plant species and 91,000 animal species. From Bengal tigers to the Great Indian rhinoceros, many different animal species call India, home.
The ecological balance of the planet must be maintained by animals as well. The country has recently placed more emphasis on the safety and care of animals. Humans use billions of animals every year for their own gain, putting them in danger and causing them misery. To safeguard the animal life on earth, there is a variety of legislation, including the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and the Prevention of Cruelty Act of 1960. The Indian Constitution also recognises the value of animal life and establishes citizens' fundamental obligations to protect and treat animals with respect. Through this paper, the author intends to discuss the main rules and regulations for protecting wildlife and what role the Indian judiciary plays in protecting animals in the country.
Keywords: Wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, Indian laws for animals protection
Int. J. of E-Gov. & E-Busi Res