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The Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, 1955

Section 4

In force Act 2 of 1956 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1956

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Section 4 of the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, 1955. Penalties - Whoever contravenes or attempts to contravene or abets the contravention of any of the provisions contained under section 3 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Penalties - Whoever contravenes or attempts to contravene or abets the contravention of any of the provisions contained under section 3 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. CHAPTER II A

Section 4, The Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, 1955 (Act 2 of 1956).

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  1. s. 3

Questions about Section 4

How do I find court cases under Section 4 of the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act 4, section 4 Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, section 4 of the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 4 of the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act enacted?

Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act was enacted in 1956 as Act 2 of 1956. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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