Section 52 of WLPA : Section 52: Attempts And Abetment

Explanation using Example

Imagine a person, named John, who decides to catch a wild parrot from a national park to keep as a pet. John has not yet captured the bird, but he has set up a trap for it. A park ranger finds the trap before any bird is caught and identifies John as the person who set it. Under Section 52 of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, John's act of setting the trap with the intention to catch a wild parrot is an attempt to contravene the provisions of the Act. Even though he has not yet succeeded in catching the bird, he can still be held legally responsible for attempting to violate the wildlife protection laws.