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