Central Act
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
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.
| Act number | 59 of 1960 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1960-12-26 |
| In force from | 1961-04-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Department | Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying |
| Sections | 44 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- The Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021
- The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016.
- The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009
- The Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005
- The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001
- The Central Agricultural University Act, 1992
- The Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1992.
- The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987
Questions this page answers
When did the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 come into force?
It came into force on 1961-04-01, having been enacted on 1960-12-26.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying).
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