Section 12: Penalties.- (1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 4, shall on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years or with a fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees per cattle but which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both. In the case of second and subsequent offence with a further fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees along with imprisonment which may extend to seven years

Q: What does Section 12 of The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 (TKPSPCA) deal with?

Section 12 TKPSPCA pertains to "Penalties.- (1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 4, shall on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years or with a fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees per cattle but which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both. In the case of second and subsequent offence with a further fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees along with imprisonment which may extend to seven years". It is part of the The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 12 of The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 (TKPSPCA) prescribes penalties.- (1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 4, shall on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years or with a fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees per cattle but which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both. In the case of second and subsequent offence with a further fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees along with imprisonment which may extend to seven years. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 12 TKPSPCA still in force?

Yes, Section 12 of the The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 12 TKPSPCA?

धारा 12 TKPSPCA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020. Section 12 of The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 (TKPSPCA) prescribes penalties.- (1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 4, shall on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years or with a fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees per cattle but which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both. In the case of second and subsequent offence with a further fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees along with imprisonment which may extend to seven years. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 12 TKPSPCA?

Dhara 12 TKPSPCA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 12 of The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 (TKPSPCA) prescribes penalties.- (1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 4, shall on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years or with a fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees per cattle but which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both. In the case of second and subsequent offence with a further fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees along with imprisonment which may extend to seven years. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 12 of The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020?

Cite as: "Section 12, The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 (TKPSPCA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, § 12 (India).

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(2)

Whoever contravenes any of the provisions other than section 4, shall on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to five years or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both.

(3)

Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of the rules made under this Act shall on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to five years and with fine which may extend to fifty thousand.