IPC §289 → BNS §291

Negligent conduct with respect to animal

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checkedconsolidation context(precautionary)
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Old law
IPC §289
Negligent conduct with respect to animal

289. Negligent conduct with respect to animal.—Whoever knowingly or negligently omits to take such order 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 one thousand rupees, or with both.

New law
BNS §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.

What changedAI-inferred

IPC 289 preserved as BNS 291 with fine cap raised 5x.

Old position

IPC 289 is concerned with Negligent conduct with respect to animal. Negligent conduct with respect to animal

New position

BNS 291 modifies the framework. Topic: 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

BNS 291 modifies IPC 289. IPC 289 preserved as BNS 291 with fine cap raised 5x. BNS 291 text: 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...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNS-291 reproduces IPC-289's framework on negligent conduct with animal character-identically. Historical-amendment brackets are incorporated as plain text. Punishment levels are preserved.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 289 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 291 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.

Frequently asked

BNS 291 (Negligent conduct with respect to animal). The relationship is classified as modified — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, IPC §289 → BNS §291 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/ipc/289.

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