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The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1976.

Section 5. Prohibition of slaughter of cows, bulls or bullocks.

5. Prohibition of slaughter of cows, 1[bulls or bullocks].- Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force or any usage or custom to the contrary no person shall slaughter or cause to be slaughtered or offer for slaughter any cow 2[bull or bullock], in any place in the State of Maharashtra.

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