IPC § 289 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 289 IPC — Negligent conduct with respect to animal
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 291 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: 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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 291 in full