NEW DELHI: Last ditch attempts to hold the traditional bull-taming sport of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu during the upcoming Pongal festivities failed today as the Supreme Court refused vacate its order staying the Centre’s notification lifting the ban on the controversial game.
“We are not inclined to vacate the stay,” a bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and N V Ramana said after hearing the urgently moved pleas of some Tamil Nadu residents and a group called Compassion Unlimited Plus Action.
The bench said it was “unimpressed” by the arguments that Jallikattu should be allowed under the supervision of the court by appointing court commissioners who could submit reports on the event.
It said the apex court’s two-judge bench in its judgement in 2014 had discussed various facets of the age-old sport and expressed its opinion that bulls cannot be subjected to cruelty.
“Counsel for the applicant would submit that certain arrangements have already been made and responsible District Collectors have been appointed to supervise Jallikattu, and therefore, the order of stay passed by this Court should be vacated. (AGENCIES)
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