Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 291 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 291: Negligent conduct with respect to animal (Legacy IPC Section 289)

Statutory Classification Details

Negligent conduct with

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 6respect to animal.months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both