Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 291
Negligent conduct with respect to animal
In one line
BNS Section 291 deals with negligent conduct with respect to animal and replaces IPC 289.
Punishment, bail and court
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | 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 to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The punishment column is the Schedule’s summary; the section text below is what prescribes the punishment. Classification decides procedure (arrest, bail as of right, which court), not the result of any particular case.
Bare act text — BNS 291
291. 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.
What changed from the IPC
- IPC 289 → BNS 291: Word "measure" replaces "order" The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 291 in the IPC?
BNS Section 291 (Negligent conduct with respect to animal) replaces Section 289 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 289 is now BNS 291.
What is the punishment under BNS 291?
Negligent conduct with respect to animal – punishable 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. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is cognizable and bailable, triable by any Magistrate.
Is BNS 291 bailable?
Bailable: BNS 291. Bail in a non-bailable offence is at the court's discretion; the classification decides procedure, not the outcome of a particular bail application.
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- BNS 290 — Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc
- BNS 292 — Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
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- BNS 295 — Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child
- BNS 296 — Obscene acts and songs