https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=302405 The High Court of Calcutta directed government officials to consider and implement Forest Department suggestions to control wildlife crime, particularly illegal trade and smuggling, emphasizing the importance of preserving forests and wildlife. The court prohibited illegal activities involving birds and animals during festivals and in pet markets, banning hunting, selling, buying, or exchanging of birds, and smuggling live birds. Enforcement by State Police and Customs Authorities was mandated, with strict penalties for violations. Non-compliance was deemed a dereliction of duty, with the next hearing scheduled for May 14, 2021, aiming to enhance wildlife conservation and protection efforts in West Bengal. en-us Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 24 May 2022 10:04:58 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=302405 The High Court of Calcutta directed government officials to consider and implement Forest Department suggestions to control wildlife crime, particularly illegal trade and smuggling, emphasizing the importance of preserving forests and wildlife. The court prohibited illegal activities involving birds and animals during festivals and in pet markets, banning hunting, selling, buying, or exchanging of birds, and smuggling live birds. Enforcement by State Police and Customs Authorities was mandated, with strict penalties for violations. Non-compliance was deemed a dereliction of duty, with the next hearing scheduled for May 14, 2021, aiming to enhance wildlife conservation and protection efforts in West Bengal. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=302405