The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is the primary legislation in India for the protection of wildlife and the establishment of national parks and sanctuaries.

The main objective of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is to protect endangered species of wildlife, establish national parks and sanctuaries, and regulate the trade of wildlife products.

Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides the highest level of protection to wildlife species, including tigers, lions, elephants, and rhinoceros.

The punishment for hunting or killing a Schedule I animal under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is imprisonment for up to 3 years and a fine of up to Rs. 25,000.

Section 9 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 prohibits the trade of wildlife products, including skins, bones, antlers, and ivory.

The punishment for trading in wildlife products in violation of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is imprisonment for up to 7 years and a fine of up to Rs. 50,000.

The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 is the primary legislation in India for the conservation of forests and the prevention of deforestation.

The main objective of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 is to protect forests from deforestation, promote afforestation and reforestation, and regulate the use of forest land.

Section 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 prohibits the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes without the prior approval of the Central Government.

The punishment for diverting forest land for non-forest purposes in violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 is imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh.

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is the primary legislation in India for the protection of the environment and the prevention of pollution.

The main objective of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is to protect the environment from pollution, promote sustainable development, and regulate the use of hazardous substances.

Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers the Central Government to issue environmental clearances for industrial projects.

The punishment for violating the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is imprisonment for up to 7 years and a fine of up to Rs. 50,000.

The Biodiversity Act, 2002 is the primary legislation in India for the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of biological resources.

The main objective of the Biodiversity Act, 2002 is to conserve biodiversity, promote the sustainable use of biological resources, and ensure the equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources.