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Circus

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

Circus, means an establishment, whether stationary or mobile, where animals are kept or used wholly or mainly for the purpose of performing tricks or manoeuvers. [Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, s. 2(7A)]

Circus, means a place where animals are kept or introduced wholly or mainly for the purpose of performing tricks or manouvres in that place, Zoo Licensing Act, 1981, s. 21(1); Pet Animals Act, 1951 (UK) Halsbury's Laws of England, Vol. 2, para 398, p. 195.

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