Human Animal Conflict And Compensation

Human Animal Conflict and Compensation presents a comprehensive study of the growing interactions and confrontations between humans and wildlife across India. The book analyses ecological, social, and administrative dimensions of these conflicts, offering insight into the root causes, evolving patterns, and the challenges faced by both communities and conservationists. It highlights the urgent need for balanced solutions that safeguard biodiversity while addressing the livelihood concerns of affected populations. Through well-researched discussion, the author bridges the gap between field realities and policy frameworks, making the book an essential reference for understanding one of India?s most critical environmental issues.

Key Features

• Detailed examination of compensation mechanisms and administrative procedures for wildlife-related damages.
• Clear explanation of legal provisions under the Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Laws, and related government policies.
• Insights into case studies, field challenges, and real-world conflict scenarios from different regions of India.
• Analysis of ecological and anthropogenic drivers contributing to the rise of human?animal conflicts.
• Discussion on practical mitigation techniques, community-based solutions, and sustainable coexistence models.

This book is ideal for students and scholars of environmental law, wildlife conservation, ecology, and public policy who seek a structured and practical understanding of human wildlife conflict dynamics in India.

Contents

CHAPTER 1 Beyond Lethal Measures: Innovative Tools for
Peaceful Coexistence Mr. Ayushman Singh Naruka, Dr. Mrinalini Banerjee and Dr. Abhay Singh...1

CHAPTER 2 Future for All: Human- Wildlife Conflict in India
Through The Legal Lens Ishita Singh...12

CHAPTER 3 Fur, Feathers, and Felonies: A Comprehensive Study
of Animals' Legal Rights and Criminal Accountability Harish Yadav...24

CHAPTER 4 Human-Animal Conflict and it's Impact on Mankind:
A Critical Analysis Anirudha Choudhury, Saikrishna Pradhan and Srati Sudeshna....41

CHAPTER 5 Speedy Justice for Wildlife: India's Poaching
Regulation and Compensation Kailash Kisanrao Chafale...58

CHAPTER 6 Envisioning The Constitutional Landscape for
Wildlife Protection Parth Sharma and Bhakti Khule..73

CHAPTER 7 Pandemic Breeding Grounds: The Perils of
Unregulated Wet Markets in India and Beyond Gaurav Kumar..92

CHAPTER 8 Legal Paradigms for Biodiversity Protection: Wildlife Conservation in Indian National Parks and Sanctuaries
Ms. Sanghmitra Parihar amd Ms. Priyansha Singh Dixit...105

CHAPTER 9 Navigating Human-Wildlife Conflict: Enhancing The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 For Human-Elephant Co-Existence
Shahnaj Sultana. 132

CHAPTER 10 Adapting Legal Frameworks for 21st Century Human- Animal Conflict: Innovations in Compensation and Climate Change Resilience
Samidha Shekhar and Nandha Krishnan Rajendra  Prasad154

CHAPTER 11 Navigating Human-Animal Conflicts Amidst Climate Change Through Compensatory Justice: Insights From India and Beyond
Virendra Pratap Singh Rathod. 166

CHAPTER 12 Balancing Human Rights and Animal Welfare: A Comprehensive Environmental Assessment of The Western Ghats Region
Faheem APM. 189

CHAPTER 13 Judicial Methodology in Wildlife and Environmental
Protection Saumya Goswami 209

CHAPTER 14 Human Right Looped in Governances of Protected
Wildlife in India
Rasha C... 223

CHAPTER 15 The Impact of Landmark Judicial Decisions on The
Animals' Rights Gnanith A and S Karthick Prakash.... 243