5. Prohibition of slaughter of cows, [bulls or bullocks].- Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force or any usage or custom to the contrary no person shall slaughter or cause to be slaughtered or offer for slaughter any cow [bull or bullock], in any place in the State of Maharashtra.
Section 5: Prohibition of slaughter of cows, bulls or bullocks.
The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976.State Act of Maharashtra · Act 9 of 1977
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976. |
|---|---|
| Section | 5 |
| Marginal note | Prohibition of slaughter of cows, bulls or bullocks. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- added, Mah. 5 of 2015. These words were added by Mah. 5 of 2015, s. 5(b).
- inserted, Mah. 5 of 2015. These words were inserted by Mah. 5 of 2015, s. 5(a).
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