SHORT ANSWER:
The punishment for animal cruelty under the Wildlife Protection Act can be imprisonment and/or fines.
DETAILS:
- Under Section 9 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, hunting of wild animals is prohibited.
- Section 51 provides penalties for violations, including imprisonment for up to three years and/or fines up to ₹25,000.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Imprisonment for up to three years.
- Fines up to ₹25,000.
SOURCE:
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
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