Section 36: Limitation of prosecutions

Q: What does Section 36 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) deal with?

Section 36 PCA 1960 pertains to "Limitation of prosecutions". It is part of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 36 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs limitation of prosecutions. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 36 PCA 1960 still in force?

Yes, Section 36 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 36 PCA 1960?

धारा 36 PCA 1960 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 36 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Section 36 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs limitation of prosecutions. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 36 PCA 1960?

Dhara 36 PCA 1960 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 36 of the The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 36 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA 1960) governs limitation of prosecutions. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 36 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960?

Cite as: "Section 36, 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, § 36 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 36

Limitation of prosecutions

A prosecution for an offence against this Act shall not be instituted after the expiration of three months from the date of the commission of the offence.

Related Sections

§35

Treatment and care of animals

Short title, extent and commencement

Duties of persons having charge of animals

PCA 1960

§4

Establishment of Animal Welfare Board of India

PCA 1960

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The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 36

Limitation of prosecutions

A prosecution for an offence against this Act shall not be instituted after the expiration of three months from the date of the commission of the offence.