Section 26: Offences

Q: What does Section 26 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) deal with?

Section 26 PCA 1960 pertains to "Offences". It is part of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 26 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs offences. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 26 PCA 1960 still in force?

Yes, Section 26 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 26 PCA 1960?

धारा 26 PCA 1960 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 26 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Section 26 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs offences. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 26 PCA 1960?

Dhara 26 PCA 1960 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 26 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 26 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs offences. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 26 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960?

Cite as: "Section 26, 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, 1960, § 26 (India).

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If any person—

not being registered under this Chapter, exhibits or trains any performing animal; or
being registered under this Act, exhibits or trains any performing animal with respect to which, or in a manner with respect to which, he is not registered; or
exhibits or trains as a performing animal, any animal which is not to be used for the purpose by reason of a notification issued under clause (ii) of section 22; or
obstructs or wilfully delays any person or police officer referred to in section 25 in the exercise of powers under this Act as to entry and inspection; or
conceals any animal with a view to avoiding such inspection; or
being a person registered under this Act, on being duly required in pursuance of this Act to produce his certificate under this Act, fails without reasonable excuse so to do; or
applies to be registered under this Act when not entitled to be so registered;

If any person—

not being registered under this Chapter, exhibits or trains any performing animal; or
being registered under this Act, exhibits or trains any performing animal with respect to which, or in a manner with respect to which, he is not registered; or
exhibits or trains as a performing animal, any animal which is not to be used for the purpose by reason of a notification issued under clause (ii) of section 22; or
obstructs or wilfully delays any person or police officer referred to in section 25 in the exercise of powers under this Act as to entry and inspection; or
conceals any animal with a view to avoiding such inspection; or
being a person registered under this Act, on being duly required in pursuance of this Act to produce his certificate under this Act, fails without reasonable excuse so to do; or
applies to be registered under this Act when not entitled to be so registered;