BNS 291 — Negligent conduct with respect to animal.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

291. 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.
 Punishment  for  public  nuisance  in  cases  not  otherwise  provided
for.

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