Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
31. Cognizability of offences. -
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code
of Criminal Procedure, 1898, an offence punishable under clause (l), 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.