IPC 289Chapter XIV · Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decencyand MoralsNow BNS 291
Section 289 · Section 289. Negligent conduct with respect to animal
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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.
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Punishment-Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both-Cognizable-Bailable-Triable by any Magistrate-Non-compoundable.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 0 years, fine up to Rs 1000
- Cognizable
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Bailable
- Compoundable
- Not compoundable
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate
- Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
- Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station
From the First Schedule to the BNSS (the CrPC's, for IPC offences)
In the new law
IPC 289BNS 291
291. Negligent conduct with respect to animal.
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