1[9A. Penalty for contravention of sections 5C, 5D or 6.- Whoever contravenes the provisions of sections 5C, 5D or 6 shall on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or fine which may extend to two thousand rupees.
Source footnotes
1. Sections 9A and 9B were inserted by Mah. 5 of 2015, s. 9.आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
Explore the next section or browse this act in the selected language.
Next · Section 9BBurden of proof on accused. →All sections / सभी धाराएँThe Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976. →
More sections of this act
Section 1 · Short title, extent, commencement and application.Section 2 · Declaration of State Policy.Section 3 · Definitions.Section 4 · Appointment of competent authorities.Section 5 · Prohibition of slaughter of cows, bulls or bullocks.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.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 17 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.