The Gujarat Animals And Birds Sacrifices (Prohibition) ACT, 1972
The Gujarat Animals And Birds Sacrifices (Prohibition) ACT, 1972
The Gujarat Animals and Birds Sacrifices (Prohibition) Act, 1972 bans the sacrifice of animals and birds for religious purposes within Hindu temples and their surrounding premises across Gujarat. It applies to anyone attempting to perform, assist with, officiate, or permit such sacrifices on property under their control. Violators face criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, while courts are empowered to issue preemptive injunctions to stop planned sacrifices. By prohibiting ritual killing aimed at pleasing deities in public places of worship, this law protects animal welfare, reduces public slaughter in religious spaces, and establishes legal consequences for those organizing or facilitating animal sacrifice.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Sacrifice of animals and birds in temples or its precinets prohibited
- 4. Officiating at sacrifice, etc., prohibited
- 5. Temple or its precinets not to be allowed to be used for sacrifice
- 6. Penalties
- 7. Trial of offences
- 8. Issue of injunction
- 9. Duty of officer-in-charge of police station to file complaint or apply for
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