AgenciesNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday banned Tamil Nadu government from granting permission to hold Jallikattu bull fight during Pongal till February 13.
A bench of Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justice P Sathasivam suspended the conduct of the sport on a plea by the Animal Welfare Board, which said that 21 people have died and over 1,600 people have been injured in this sport in the month of January alone.
The bench termed it as 'barbaric' and 'uncivilized.' It, however, allowed "Rekhla" race ie bullock cart race under supervision of the local administration.
Senior counsel TR Andhyarujina, who appeared for the state government, said Jallikattu was a 400-year-old event and sentiments of people were attached to it.
Animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi welcomed the court's order terming it as "wonderful" and a progressive step towards the fight against cruelty to animals.
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