Section 38J of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
1[38J. Prohibition of teasing, etc., in a zoo.-- No person shall tease, molest, injure or feed any animal or cause disturbance to the animals by noise or otherwise, or litter the grounds in a zoo.]
Summary
- No person is allowed to tease, bother, or annoy any animal in a zoo.
- It is strictly forbidden to injure any animal kept at a zoo.
- Visitors are not allowed to feed any of the animals in the zoo.
- It is illegal to disturb the animals using noise or any other method.
- No person is allowed to litter the grounds of a zoo.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Is it illegal to feed animals at a zoo under Section 38J of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
Yes, Section 38J of the Wild Life Act explicitly states that no person shall feed any animal in a zoo.
2. Can I play loud music near zoo enclosures under Section 38J of the Wild Life law?
No, Section 38J of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 prohibits causing disturbance to animals by noise or otherwise.
3. What happens if I drop trash in a zoo according to Section 38J of the 1972 Wild Life law?
Littering the grounds in a zoo is a violation of the law under Section 38J of the Act.
4. Does Section 38J of the Wild Life law protect zoo animals from being bothered by people?
Yes, Section 38J of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 forbids teasing, molesting, or annoying any animal in a zoo.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 38J of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following is prohibited?
Q2.What does Section 38J of the Wild Life law say about littering?
Q3.How does Section 38J of the 1972 Wild Life law protect animals from noise?
Q4.Which action is a violation under Section 38J of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?