law: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
  31. Cognizability of offences. -
  Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code
  
  of Criminal Procedure, 1898, an offence punishable under clause (l), clause (n)
  
  or clause (o) of sub-section (1) of section 11 or under section 12 shall be a
  
  cognizable offence within the meaning of that Code.