Bare Act
The Jharkhand Bovine Animal Prohibition of Slaughter Act, 2005
Criminal200540 sections
This Act prohibits the slaughter, transportation, purchase, sale, and possession of meat derived from bovine animals like cows and bulls throughout the entire state of Jharkhand. It applies to every individual and entity, banning these actions except where the government specifically exempts them for essential purposes such as scientific research or veterinary needs. The legislation aims to protect these animals by preventing their killing and restricting their commercial trade, reflecting the region's deep-rooted commitment to livestock conservation and religious sentiments. It also empowers officials to regulate stray livestock and enforce penalties against violators.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. परिभाषाएँ
- 3. गोपशुओं की हत्या का प्रतिषेध
- 4. हत्या के लिए गो-पशुओं के परिवहन का प्रतिषेध
- 5. गोवंशीय पशुओं के विक्रय, क्रय या व्ययन का प्रतिषेध
- 6. गोवंशीय पशुओं का मांस कब्जे में रखने का प्रतिबंध
- 7. गोमांस विक्रय निषिद्ध
- 8. संस्थाओं की स्थापना
- 9. प्रभार और शुल्क आरोपण
- 10. प्रवेश, तलाशी और अभिग्रहण शक्ति
- 11. अभिगृहीत गोवंशी पशु की अभिरक्षा और निपटारा
- 12. दण्ड
- 13. किसी भी गोवंशीय पशु को साशय क्षति पहुँचाने के लिए दण्ड
- 14. सबूत का भार
- 15. दुष्प्रेरण या प्रयत्न
- 16. अपराधों का संज्ञेय तथा गैर-जमानती होना
- 17. इस अधिनियम के अधीन शक्तियों का प्रयोग करने वाले अधिकारी लोक सेवक समझे जाएँगे
- 18. सद्भावपूर्वक कार्य करने वाले व्यक्तियों को परित्राण
- 19. Exemption
- 20. नियम बनाने की शक्ति
- Section 3. Prohibition of slaughter of bovine animal
- Section 4. Prohibition on transport of bovine animal for slaughter
- Section 4(A). Restriction on export
- Section 4(B). Permit for export
- Section 4(C). Special Permits
- Section 4(D). Transit Permits
- Section 5. Prohibition of sale, purchase or otherwise disposal of bovine animals
- Section 6. Prohibition on possession of bovine animal flesh
- Section 7. Prohibition of sale of bovine animals flesh
- Section 8. Establishment of Institutions
- Section 9. Levy of charges and fees
- Section 10. Power of entry, search and seizure
- Section 11. Custody and disposal of bovine animal seized
- Section 12. Penalty
- Section 13. Punishment for intentionally injuring any bovine animal
- Section 14. Burden of proof
- Section 15. Contravention or attempt of contravention
- Section 16. Offence to be cognizable and Non bailable
- Section 17. Person exercising power under this Act deemed to be public servants
- Section 18. Protection of persons acting in good faith
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