Section 33: Search warrants

Q: What does Section 33 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) deal with?

Section 33 PCA 1960 pertains to "Search warrants". It is part of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 33 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs search warrants. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 33 PCA 1960 still in force?

Yes, Section 33 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 33 PCA 1960?

धारा 33 PCA 1960 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Section 33 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs search warrants. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 33 PCA 1960?

Dhara 33 PCA 1960 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 33 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs search warrants. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 33 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960?

Cite as: "Section 33, 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, § 33 (India).

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(1)

If a magistrate of the first or second class or a presidency magistrate or a sub-divisional magistrate or a commissioner of police or district superintendent of police, upon information in writing, and after such inquiry as he thinks necessary, has reason to believe that an offence under this Act is being, or is about to be, or has been committed in any place, he may either himself enter and search or by his warrant authorise any police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector to enter and search the place.

(2)

The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), relating to searches shall, so far as those provisions can be made applicable, apply to searches, under this Act.