The Cattle-Trespass Act, 1871 · IV — DELIVERY OR SALE OF CATTLE

Section 19. Officers and pound-keepers not to purchase cattle at sales under Act

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

19. Officers and pound-keepers not to purchase cattle at sales under Act.— No officer of police or other officer or pound-keeper appointed under the provisions herein contained shall, directly or indirectly, purchase any cattle at a sale under this Act. Pound-keepers when not to release impounded cattle.— No pound-keeper shall release or deliver any impounded cattle otherwise than in accordance with the former part of this Chapter unless such release or delivery is ordered by a Magistrate or Civil Court. 2[CHAPTER V COMPLAINTS OF ILLEGAL SEIZURE OR DETENTION

Source: India Code