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BNS Section 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.


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Offence : Negligent conduct with respect to animal.


Punishment : Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.


Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable.


Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable.


By what Court triable : Any Magistrate.




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