Knacker
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Knacker is defined by the (English) Protection of Animals Act, 1911 (1 & 2 Geo. 5, c. 27), s. 15(e), as meaning 'a person whose trade or business it is to kill any cattle not killed for the purpose of the flesh being used as butcher's meat.' As to the regulations under which such business may be carried on, see ss. 5 and 6 of the Act and the First Schedule thereto. See also (English) Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933 (23 & 24 Geo. 5, c. 39), s. 4, Sched. II.
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