(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no one shall kill any animal or bird in any public place other than a religious place where it has traditionally been sacrificed. Explanation: For the purposes of this section, "public place" means a road, street, bridge, square or place where people come and go.
(2) According to sub-section (1), animals or birds cannot be sacrificed in public or religious places other than religious places where sacrifices have been traditionally offered.
(3) According to sub-section (1), if there is any other alternative to animal or bird sacrifice, such a solution should be adopted.
(4) If it is not possible to take the measures as per sub-section (3), if it is necessary to sacrifice an animal or a bird, the sacrifice must be done at the place and according to the method determined by the manager of the relevant religious place for that purpose.
(5) A person who commits or causes an offense under this section shall be punished with imprisonment up to one month or a fine of up to five thousand rupees or both.