21st August 1972: Wildlife Protection Act is Passed (INDIA)
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 was approved by the Indian Parliament on August 21st, 1972. Hunting, exploitation, and cruelty toward plants and animals are prohibited under the Act that fights for their protection. The Act protects wild animals, birds, and plants over the entire nation.
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