The Meghalaya Wild Animals And Birds Protection Act, 1971 Act No.9 Of 1971
Section 19. Defence of life and property
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.
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