(1)
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force and subject to the provisions of Chapter IV,-
(2)
The killing or wounding in good faith of any wild animal in defence of oneself or of any other person shall not be an offence:
Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall exonerate any person who, when such defence becomes necessary, was committing any act in contravention of any provision of this Act or any rule or order made thereunder.
(3)
Any wild animal killed or wounded in defence of any person shall be Government property.