Sale and possession of exotic species in India are not restricted by Customs or Wildlife Acts; seizures are unlawful.

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....PIL - There is no prohibition, restriction or regulation to sale, purchase, possession or breeding of the exotic species within India under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 or even the Wildlife Act. Seizure of these exotic species would be contrary to the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 and no such direction can be issued. - HC....