Negligent conduct with respect to animal
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Summary
If a person knowingly or through negligence fails to take reasonable precautions with an animal in their possession, and that animal poses a probable danger to human life or a probable risk of grievous hurt, they are liable. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine up to five thousand rupees, or both. It targets owners or possessors who omit adequate guarding measures.
Example
Priya keeps a dog without a secure enclosure. The dog escapes and causes grievous hurt to a neighbour. Priya may be punished with up to six months' imprisonment, a fine up to five thousand rupees, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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