Negligent conduct with respect to animal.

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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.

Section 290 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 

Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita