BNS291
BNS Section 291: Negligent conduct with respect to animal
Punishment punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both
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Arrest, bail & court
- Cognizable · Bailable · Any Magistrate
From the BNSS, 2023, First Schedule (machine-extracted; check the Schedule for anything consequential).
Verbatim · BNS291. Negligent conduct with respect to animal.— Whoever knowingly or negligently omits to take such measures with any animal in his possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life, or any probable danger of grievous hurt from such animal, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Cite as: Section 291, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023)