Section 5C: Prohibition on possession of flesh of cow, bull or bullock

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

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

Q: Is Section 5C TMAPA still in force?

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

Q: What is धारा 5C TMAPA?

धारा 5C TMAPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 5C of the The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976. Section 5C of The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 (TMAPA) prohibits prohibition on possession of flesh of cow, bull or bullock. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 5C TMAPA?

Dhara 5C TMAPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 5C of the The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 5C of The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976 (TMAPA) prohibits prohibition on possession of flesh of cow, bull or bullock. As verified on 19 May 2026.

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

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

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The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 5C

Prohibition on possession of flesh of cow, bull or bullock

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force no person shall have in his possession flesh of any cow, bull or bullock slaughtered in contravention of the provisions of this Act.