BNS Section 291: Negligent conduct with respect to animal
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 289
Procedural Classification Summary
Negligent conduct with
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 6respect to animal.months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Word “measure” replaces “order” The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.