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IPC Section 289 - Negligent conduct with respect to animal
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 289 deals with negligent conduct with respect to animal.
Full official legal text
289. Negligent conduct with respect to animal. Whoever knowingly or negligently omits to take
such order with any anim al 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.
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