The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (18 of 2003) Bare Act latest 2027

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (18 of 2003) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: B-7) is an exhaustive Bare Act fully updated as amended by The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023

It incorporates crucial subsidiary legislation, rules, and guidelines including:

• The Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 (as amended up to November 1, 2025)

• United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity

• Guidelines for International Collaboration Research Projects Involving Transfer or Exchange of Biological Resources, 2014

• Guidelines on Access to Biological Resources and Associated Knowledge and Benefits Sharing Regulations, 2014

• The Biological Diversity (Access to Biological Resources and Knowledge Associated Thereto and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits) Regulations, 2025

• Operational Guidelines for State Biodiversity Boards for Processing Applications under Section 7

• Official Notifications on Biological Resources Normally Traded as Commodities and Exemption of Food Crops and Forages

Key Highlights & Features:

• Statutory Updates: Fully revised incorporating the 2023 Amendment Act and 2025 Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Regulations.

• Editorial Aids: Features an introductory overview, short notes/comments, list of referred cases, and a detailed subject index.