The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,1960
Section 31. Cognoscibility of offences
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code or Criminal Procedure,1898, (5 of 1898) an offence punishable under clause (1)or clause (n) or clause (o) of sub-section (1) of section 11 or under section 12 shall be a cognizable offence within the meaning of that Code.
