IPC 289 BNS Equivalent: New Section and What Changed

What Changed From IPC 289 to BNS 291?

Section 289 IPC corresponds to Section 291 BNS. The definition of the offence remains unchanged except that the word order has been replaced by measures. The maximum imprisonment of six months remains the same, while the maximum fine has increased from one thousand rupees under Section 289 IPC to five thousand rupees under Section 291 BNS.

IPC 289 vs BNS 291: Comparison Table

Aspect	IPC 1860 (repealed)	BNS 2023 (in force)
Section	289	291
Offence	Negligent conduct with respect to animal	Same
Punishment	Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or fine, or both.	Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months.
Fine	Fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, alone or with imprisonment.	Fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
Bail	Bailable	Same
Cognizance	Cognizable	Same
Compoundable	Non-Compoundable	Same
Triable By	Any Magistrate	Same

IPC 289 and BNS 291: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 289, IPC 1860

289. Negligent conduct with respect to animal.—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.

BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 291, BNS 2023

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.

Ingredients: IPC 289 vs BNS 291

Under IPC 289

Any animal in the possession of the accused
Knowingly or negligently omitting to take such order with that animal as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life, or any probable danger of grievous hurt from such animal

Under BNS 291

An animal in the possession of the accused
Knowingly or negligently omitting to take sufficient measures with the animal to guard against probable danger to human life or probable danger of grievous hurt

What IPC 289 to BNS 291 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 289 IPC (now Section 291 BNS): the substantive definition of the offence and the six-month imprisonment term are unchanged, but Section 291 BNS modernises the phrasing to taking measures and raises the maximum fine fivefold to five thousand rupees.

FAQs: IPC 289 to BNS 291

What changed when Section 289 IPC became Section 291 BNS?▼

The requirement to take such order has become to take such measures, and the maximum fine has been raised from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees. The substantive definition of negligent conduct with respect to animals and the six-month imprisonment limit remain unchanged.

Where does Section 289 IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 291 BNS, in Chapter XV, Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals.

Does Section 289 IPC or Section 291 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 289 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 289 IPC. Section 291 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 289 to BNS 291: Negligent conduct with respect to animal

IPC 289 to BNS 291 at a Glance