Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to apply to the capture or killing of a wild animal by any person in defence of himself or any other person, or to the capture or killing of any wild animal or bird in bonafide defence of property; Provided that nothing in this section shall exonerate any person who, when such defence becomes necessary, was committing any contravention of this Act.
Section 19: Defence of life and property
The Meghalaya Wild Animals And Birds Protection Act, 1971 Act No.9 Of 1971State Act of Meghalaya · Act 9 of 1971
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Meghalaya Wild Animals And Birds Protection Act, 1971 Act No.9 Of 1971 |
|---|---|
| Section | 19 |
| Marginal note | Defence of life and property |
| Jurisdiction | State of Meghalaya |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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