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Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, Section 11, it is against the law to use animals in contests. The penalty is a fine and/or a jail sentence of up to two years.

All of the following are illegal:

• Snake and mongoose fights
• Ram fights
• Bullfights (Dhirio in Goa)
• Cockfights
• Oxen races
• Dog races

The owners of the animals used and the organiser of the contest are all liable. It is illegal to use or to allow the use of any property or premises for the purpose of animal contests. It is also illegal to bet on the outcome of such unlawful animal contests. Report any such contest to a local animal welfare group and file a First Information Report (FIR) with the police. Follow up to make sure the animals are confiscated.