High Court quashes criminal case against four for wild boar hunting

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The Karnataka High Court dismissed a criminal case against four individuals charged with hunting wild boar in Srirangapatna.
Justice H.P.
Sandesh ruled that police lacked the legal authority to initiate a criminal case under the Wildlife Protection Act without a formal complaint from a competent authority.
The court ordered the release of the seized airgun upon execution of a bond.
Prosecution remains free to refile the case if a formal complaint is submitted by the appropriate official.

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