IPC Section 289. Negligent conduct with respect to animal

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 14
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by

Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and morals

- Parliament of India

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.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
A person omitting to take order with any animal in his possession, so as to guard against danger to human life, or of grievous hurt from such animal. Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1000 rupees, or both. Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Any Magistrate Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security