“THE ROLE OF LAW AND POLICY IN SAFEGUARDING INDIA’S WILDLIFE: AN ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVE”

AUTHOR- JANANI R, STUDENT AT THE TAMIL NADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY (TNDALU)

BEST CITATION – JANANI R, “THE ROLE OF LAW AND POLICY IN SAFEGUARDING INDIA’S WILDLIFE: AN ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVE”, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (11) OF 2025, PG. 25-38, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

Wildlife resources play a fundamental role in human existence and progress, making their conservation a matter of great importance. However, in the modern era, ecosystems and biodiversity are facing extreme threats, leading to a growing number of flora and fauna species becoming endangered. Wildlife resources include all naturally thriving species—both terrestrial and aquatic—that exist without human interference. Preserving these species in their natural wilderness is essential for maintaining ecological balance. Unfortunately, human activities, including poaching, logging, habitat destruction, wildfires, disease outbreaks, urban expansion, and negative human-wildlife interactions, have critically endangered many wildlife species. In response, researchers, governments, conservationists, and local communities have initiated various wildlife conservation efforts to mitigate these threats. Among the most effective measures is wildlife law enforcement, which aims to protect biodiversity in protected areas and wildlife habitats. This paper critically explores how legal and policy frameworks contribute to the protection and conservation of wildlife in India.KEYWORDS: Wildlife, poaching, Human-wildlife conflict, conservation efforts, law enforcement, policy frameworks.