If any person is charged with the offence of killing a goat, cow or its progeny contrary to the provisions of clause (l) of sub-section (1) of section 11, and it is proved that such person had in his possession, at the time the offence is alleged to have been committed, the skin of any such animal as is referred to in this section with any part of the skin of the head attached thereto, it shall be presumed until the contrary is proved that such animal was killed in a cruel manner.
Section 30: Presumption as to guilt in certain cases.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960Central Act · Act 59 of 1960
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Section | 30 |
| Marginal note | Presumption as to guilt in certain cases. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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