Section 291.   Negligent conduct with respect to animal.

—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.