Section 40

Indemnity.

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

  • Act 59 of 1960
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  • Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
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.

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    No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person who is, or who is deemed to be, a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) respect of anything in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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