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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA
Thota Nageswara Rao – Appellant
Versus
State Of AP – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of the case and petitioners (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. arguments against cockfighting and state response (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. guidelines issued by the court regarding enforcement (Para 5) |
ORDER :
VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA, J.
Since all the writ petitions have been filed seeking the same relief, they are being heard and disposed of through this common order.
2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners in all the writ petitions and Smt.A.Jayanthi, learned Government Pleader for Home appearing for respondents.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners made representations to the respondent authorities to stop cockfights, as they involve betting and other unlawful activities that attract youth, lead to addiction to alcohol, and result in the loss of their properties. However, no action has been taken so far. Learned counsel further submits that the Division Bench of this Court has already addressed this issue and issued directions to the respondent authorities in W.P.(PIL) No. 177 of 2016, dated 16.09.2019. Learned counsel finally prays this Court that let there be a direction to the respondent authorities to take appropriate steps over the matters.
4. L
The Government and authorities must enforce animal welfare laws effectively to prevent unlawful cockfighting, as mandated by existing judicial orders and statutory provisions.
The court upheld the right to conduct traditional cock fights with police protection, contingent upon compliance with safety and welfare conditions.
The court recognizes the necessity of balancing freedom of assembly with law and order concerns, allowing events under strict regulatory conditions.
Court recognizes customary practices subject to legal restrictions, allowing cock fighting with conditions to prevent animal cruelty.
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