Section 31
Cognizability of offences.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
About this Act
An Act to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals and for that purpose to amend the law relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), an offence punishable under clause (l), clause (n) or clause (o) of
sub-section (1) of section 11 or under section 12 shall be a cognizable offence within the meaning of
that Code.