Section 291 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

Negligent conduct with respect to animal

  1. 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.