5. Prohibition of slaughter of cows, 1[bulls or bullocks].- Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force or any usage or custom to the contrary no person shall slaughter or cause to be slaughtered or offer for slaughter any cow 2[bull or bullock], in any place in the State of Maharashtra.
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1. These words were added by Mah. 5 of 2015, s. 5(b).2. These words were inserted by Mah. 5 of 2015, s. 5(a).
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Section 1 · Short title, extent, commencement and application.Section 2 · Declaration of State Policy.Section 3 · Definitions.Section 4 · Appointment of competent authorities.Section 5A · Prohibition on transport and export of cow, bull or bullock for slaughter.Section 5B · Prohibition on sale, purchase, disposal in any other manner of cow, bull or bullock.Section 5C · Prohibition on possession of flesh of cow, bull or bullock.Section 5D · Prohibition on possession of flesh of cow, bull or bullock slaughtered outside the State of Maharashtra.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 17 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.