‘Jallikattu’ sacred, no cruelty to animals: Tamil Nadu in Supreme Court

New Delhi, November 24 The Tamil Nadu Government has told the Supreme Court that bull-taming sport “jallikattu” is a religious and cultural festival that bears a “religious significance” to the people of the state and doesn’t violate the provisions of...

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Updated At : 12:33 PM Nov 25, 2022 IST

New Delhi, November 24

The Tamil Nadu Government has told the Supreme Court that bull-taming sport “jallikattu” is a religious and cultural festival that bears a “religious significance” to the people of the state and doesn’t violate the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960.

It said bulls involved in the sport were treated with “great care” throughout their lifespan and no harm was ever allowed to be caused to the animals, read the written submission filed by the state before a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Justice K M Joseph.