Section 22: Restriction on exhibition and training of performing animals

Q: What does Section 22 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) deal with?

Section 22 PCA 1960 pertains to "Restriction on exhibition and training of performing animals". It is part of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 22 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs restriction on exhibition and training of performing animals. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 22 PCA 1960 still in force?

Yes, Section 22 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 22 PCA 1960?

धारा 22 PCA 1960 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 22 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Section 22 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs restriction on exhibition and training of performing animals. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 22 PCA 1960?

Dhara 22 PCA 1960 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 22 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 22 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs restriction on exhibition and training of performing animals. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 22 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960?

Cite as: "Section 22, The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, § 22 (India).

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The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 22

Restriction on exhibition and training of performing animals

No person shall exhibit or train—

(i) any performing animal unless he is registered in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter ;

(ii) as a performing animal, any animal which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify as an animal which shall not be exhibited or trained as a performing animal.