Jallikattu The 4th day of hearing of the case seeking ban on sports involving animals was held today in the Supreme Court. Kapil Sibal, Senior Advocate for the Government of Tamil Nadu presented very long and clear arguments. Every question raised by the judges was answered eagerly by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Its complete details can be seen in this collection.
The judges’ questions and the Tamil Nadu government’s argument;
Following the Supreme Court’s verdict banning jallikattu, the Tamil Nadu government has taken a policy decision and framed the law. The Tamil Nadu government argued that there is no court limit in this.
Also, “Sport is bound to have some dangers. For that reason we cannot ban all of them. This sport has been going on for thousands of years. But how can we accept the previous Nagaraj case saying that bulls are not fit to be used for Jallikattu? Injured bulls, bulls with broken horns are unfit. Bulls are ineligible and different rules were not there during the Nagaraj case but not now.
And no one is forced into jallikattu matches. They participate themselves. So, they accept the risk involved are playing They go for trekking to the Himalayas and Everest. If you go like that, you will die. So, can any government stop you by saying ‘don’t go,'” questioned the Tamil Nadu government.
When the Supreme Court judges pointed out that beta input systems say, “It is not just a matter of cows; humans are also injured and killed. That too needs to be investigated.”
“Then people die in many sports like rugby, football, boxing, and even in various jobs. What can we say about that?” As argued by the Tamil Nadu government.
continuously, When asked by the judges whether animal organizations allege that “loudspeakers used in jallikattu matches are harassing bulls”,
“If so, loud loudspeakers are used only in weddings and festivals. But even there horses and elephants are usedTamilnadu government replied.
“Jallikattu bulls are bred not just for sport but for its own sake: a cultural phenomenon that has been observed for thousands of years should not be stopped by lies and slander. The High Court is monitoring the matter. Special committees are formed to fully monitor the competition. The District Collector monitors and the District Superintendent of Police inspects from the field. How can we accept that the norms are being violated when all this is going on?” As argued by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
“Only one embraces the bull when it comes out of the gate. Three or four people do not fall on it. Are you sure they are not allowed?” When the Supreme Court asked,
“Most definitely we can say that. If the bull is coming, only one person will try to catch it. If he can’t catch it, he will also leave. Then the bull will go on his way; Sometimes the bull just stands there and watches everyone. Even then no one will approach it. They will leave it in its own way,” replied the Tamil Nadu government.
“The domestic cow population of Tamil Nadu has decreased. Therefore, domestic cow breed should be protected. That is why the central and state governments are making efforts to protect the national cow breed. And if there are native bulls, native cows will be completely extinct. It is very dangerous,” said the Tamil Nadu government.
”Perhaps if Jallikattu does not bring about an amendment, is this sport a crime? What would have happened then?” When asked by the judges,
“Had jallikattu been banned, domestic cows would have become extinct or their numbers would have reduced drastically. Jallikattu is portrayed as a hateful sport. Bulls are said to be forcibly changed from their true nature. But even wild animals are kept captive by humans for their protection and benefit. used to If this is to protect its species,
For example, tigers and leopards are protected for breeding. So changing from character is a difficult process. But how can taming the animal for its benefit be called cruelty?” The Tamil Nadu government said.
How many seconds do the cowherds hold the bull when it comes out of the gate? When asked by the judges,
”The bull leaps three times. The winner is the one who hangs tightly on its thimble while jumping three times. Meanwhile, if the player is tossed during the first jump, the bull is declared the winner. No one else will try to tame that bull. The bull goes straight to the exit of the arena. Where does this procedure hurt?Tamil Nadu Government said.
The next hearing in the Jallikattu case was adjourned to Tuesday after today’s office hours.
Information – Niranjan Kumar, Compilation – Sinegadara