Section 5: Prohibition of slaughter of cows

Q: What does Section 5 of The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 (TMAPA) deal with?

Section 5 TMAPA pertains to "Prohibition of slaughter of cows". It is part of the The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 5 of The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 (TMAPA) prohibits prohibition of slaughter of cows. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 5 TMAPA still in force?

Yes, Section 5 of the The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 5 TMAPA?

धारा 5 TMAPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976. Section 5 of The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 (TMAPA) prohibits prohibition of slaughter of cows. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 5 TMAPA?

Dhara 5 TMAPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 5 of The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 (TMAPA) prohibits prohibition of slaughter of cows. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 5 of The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976?

Cite as: "Section 5, The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 (TMAPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976, § 5 (India).

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The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 5

Prohibition of slaughter of cows

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, bull or bullock in any place in the State of Maharashtra.