IPC Section 289 — Negligent conduct with respect to animal
offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals
Criminal
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹1,000, or both
As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both”
Summary
If a person has an animal and knowingly or carelessly fails to take enough care to prevent likely danger to human life or likely danger of serious injury from that animal, they can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Official Text
Whoever knowingly or negligently omits to take such order 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 one thousand rupees, or with both.
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- BNS §291 — Negligent conduct with respect to animal
