| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 Negligent conduct with respect to animal. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 291 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Negligent conduct with respect to animal.
Negligent conduct with respect to animal.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.