September 13, 2026

Section 52. Attempts and abetment. — Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

Act: The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (Act No. 53 of 1972)
CHAPTER VI – Prevention and Detection of Offences

52. Attempts and abetment.

Whoever attempts to contravene, or abets the contravention of, any of the provisions of this Act or of any rule or order made thereunder shall be deemed to have contravened that provision or rule or order, as the case may be.


Amended by the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 1991; the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002; the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006; and the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022.