Section 12: Penalty for Practising Phooka or Doom Dev

फूका या डूम देव का अभ्यास करने का दंड

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Last updated Aug 13, 2025
Bill
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
Chapter
Cruelty to Animals Generally
Section No.
12
Keywords
PCA 1960 Section 12 phooka doom dev cruelty penalties
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Specifically prohibits the practice of phooka or doom dev (or any operation intended to improve lactation by injurious means) and provides enhanced penalties, including imprisonment and fine, along with possible forfeiture of animals used.
फूका या डूम देव (या दुग्ध उत्पादन बढ़ाने हेतु हानिकारक उपाय) के अभ्यास पर स्पष्ट रूप से प्रतिबंध लगाता है और कारावास व अर्थदंड सहित कड़ी सजा तथा प्रयुक्त पशुओं की जब्ती का प्रावधान करता है।

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