Wednesday 9 April 2014

Accused in shahtoosh shawls seizure case convicted in Delhi

Last week a trial court in Delhi had convicted a person who was caught with 9 shahtoosh shawls (made from under fleece of Tibetan antelope) in Delhi on March 2002. The case was registered by Wildlife Department of Delhi government, court held that the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt against the accused and he has contravened the provisions of section 49 of the Act which is punishable u/s 51 of Wildlife Protection Act 1972.

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