Illegal wildlife trade is burgeoning issues in the world. Many research and reports have
revealed that an extent of illegal trade is expanding despite there are national and
international laws including conventions. This study provides a general overview of illegal
wildlife trade such as wildlife species, suspects and convicted perpetrators, and law
enforcement in Kathmandu Valley. All information is based on wildlife seizures and arrests
in the valley of the period from 2003 to 2013. The information comprises of 167 wildlife
crime cases against 414 individuals representing from 52 districts among 75 districts of
Nepal. All the cases have been prosecuted under National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
Act 1973 and District Forest Offices have adjudicated over the cases as quasi-judge. Though
there are wide ranges between minimum and maximum punishments in the law, court
decision of some cases has gone beyond the laws such as under and over law punishments.
There seems a need of law amendment for covering all type illegal wildlife trade and
maintain equal justice for all, which will strengthen to fight against illegal wildlife trade in
the country.