Section 13: Destruction of Suffering Animals

पीड़ा से ग्रस्त पशुओं का विनाश

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Last updated Aug 13, 2025
Bill
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
Chapter
Cruelty to Animals Generally
Section No.
13
Keywords
PCA 1960 Section 13 destruction euthanasia suffering animals procedure
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Authorises humane destruction of mortally wounded or incurably suffering animals in prescribed circumstances by empowered authorities, sets procedure and safeguards, and provides for disposal and reporting.
घोर रूप से घायल या असाध्य पीड़ा से ग्रस्त पशुओं के मानवीय वध हेतु सक्षम अधिकारियों को निर्धारित परिस्थितियों में अधिकार देता है, प्रक्रिया व सुरक्षा-उपाय निर्धारित करता है तथा निपटान व सूचनाकरण से संबंधित प्रावधान करता है।

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