Delhi Police Act, 1978 · Chapter IX: Special Powers Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
Section 78: Arrest without warrant in case of certain offences under Act 59 of 1960
Any police officer may arrest, without a warrant from a Magistrate, any person committing in his presence any offence punishable under clauses (a) to (m) (both inclusive) of sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelly to Animals Act, 1960.
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