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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.
Legal Notes & Explanations: Legal practitioners researching comparative criminal law with 289 PPC observe that 289 PPC shares identical statutory wording with section 289 of the Indian Penal Code. Under both 289 PPC and section 289 IPC, animal custodians are held criminally liable under 289 for negligent animal supervision; 289 PPC decisions and section 289 IPC authorities similarly define the standard of care under 289, establishing 289 PPC comparative principles under 289.
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