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.

17 thoughts on “Section 291: Negligent conduct with respect to animal.”

    1. I use to feed street dogs but in my society there are not allowing me to feed dogs and even they are not allowing any one to feed them. Because of hunger those dogs were becoming aggressive some times. Few people are making inconvenience and threatening me to vacate the house. So, that is the reason I stopped feeding dogs. But i believe that feeding street dogs is not a crime and generally well feed dogs are healthier and less likely to become aggressive which can actually enhance public safety. Moreover as a humans we should have some ethical responsibilities to care animals that depends on us, especially those that are vulnerable and homeless. So please help me how to take action on these activities to protect animals? Do we have any leagal activities to take care and how can i oppose them?

      1. Abhijeet Patil

        Connect with me whenever someone opposes you from feeding any stray 8355822256 is my number will share with you all the legal documents required and also will suggest what action you have to take

    2. What if a person takes care of a stray dog , puts strap on his neck and he bites another person. Will the person who put strap be fined or guilty

      1. Shankar Subramanian

        Any person feeds a stray dog because of various reasons like
        1.
        Wanting to clear away excess left over in cunning manner that can get them some appreciation too
        2.
        Because some astrologers or astrology website or App told them to feeds dogs and stay animals to obtain special blessings for oneself and their family.
        3.
        Just to show off and create sl publicity in society the stray dog and stray animal feedérs t are very caring and loving humans and the ones who object are ruthless human beings
        4
        For any and or all of he reasons the person feeding the stay dogs or stray animals becomes one of the causes why the stray dog or animal is still alive in that locality with life and energy to attack and bite and injure or harm or kill a human being and such feeders are undoubtedly responsible for the harm caused.
        5.
        Any genuine animal lover can and should adopt such stray dogs and stray animals and keep them in their premises. This is the only genuine way.
        6.
        Whatever good or bad actions, activities please do within your own premises or own property.

    3. All fora and fona are creations in nature to keep balances required for healthy living. We humans claiming to be only provided with Brain are disturbing the nature cycle of life for selfish comforts. We milk cow claiming we feed it, though fodder is already there for her in grounds without human efforts, rather human hinders the growth of naturally growing fodder. If Lions and Deer can live in same jungle why not humans and dogs? Dogs could find their food in nature had humans not acted possessively. So not feding dogs, cows and all whose natural availabilities have been ruined by us so called humans is cruelty and must be punishable. Humans un noticed ly must be suffering as God never over look human deeds, the Karama.

    1. Sec says any animal, so is dog not an animal
      The section explicitly does not exclude dogs whether stray or pet
      At least that is impression reading sec 291 bns
      Regards

  1. If in a society , community strays live peacefully and coexist with humans , someone brings a new stray into the society that is attacking pets and people , it has attacked a lady that has a broken spine because of it , that particular stray is coming into the lifts , the corridors and the lobby or the building to come and attack pets and humans. Then what provision can help , since the feeders are trying to make an agenda of animal cruelty out of it instead of taking responsibility , they are still bringing the dog to the lobby and lifts and corridors … while the dogs continue to attack others pets and people . What can be done then , and they refuse to listen or find a mid way .

  2. dog lover r ok to feed stary dog but in case the stary dog is inclined to bite the fellow residents; can this section be Interpreted the way for owning the responsibilty for the stary dog being fed

    1. It’s similar to the results when you feed or help an un known person and later police arrests him for some criminal involvements and you become the part of his narratives. So when you feed own or stray dog, one need to ensure safety for self and all.

      1. Savita subramaniyam

        Agar ap kisi bhikari ko paise dete ho,aur agli galu ne vo jakar ek murder kar deta he,to kya apko bhi fansi ki saza milegi…. disgusting

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