Sources from New Delhi have stated that aid on Tuesday it has set August 30 as the final hearing date to decide on the constitutionality of Jallikattu, but it asserted it disapproves of arguments that the 'sport' should be allowed because it's centuries old.
It is stated that the court's strong response was after Tamilnadu argued that Jallikattu which is the mostly southern bull racing sport should be permitted as it showcases a cultural tradition that has been part of the custom and culture of people of the state for 5,000 years.
The people for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India CEO, Poorva Joshipura has said previously that attempts to allow cruelty like Jallikattu at a time when countries around the world are banning outdated spectacles like bullfighting and animal circuses makes India appear backward and archaic in the eyes of the world.
Meanwhile a spokesperson for ARHAM, a Jallikattu advocacy organization has said they have not come across any instance of inflicting cruelty on the participating cattle in the way of pinching with a stick, rubbing chili powder on the rectum of the animal and providing arrack to the bull participating in the game.
