Section 40 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 – Indemnity

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Section 40: Indemnity

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person who is, or who is deemed to be, a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) respect of anything in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.

Source: official text of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

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