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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA,AT DHARWAD
M.NAGAPRASANNA
Akhila Karnataka Raitara Janapada Kreede Horihabba Horata Samiti, Represented By Its President Basavaraj, S/o. Dyamanna Bandivaddar – Appellant
Versus
State Of Karnataka The Department Of Animal, Represented By Its Secretary – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. request for rally permitting the use of animals. (Para 1 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. contestation regarding the implementation of the notification. (Para 5 , 6 , 8) |
| 3. court references past rulings on animal welfare. (Para 7 , 9) |
| 4. establishing terms for conducting traditional animal-related events. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 5. concluding observations to uphold animal welfare laws. (Para 12 , 13) |
ORDER :
M. NAGAPRASANNA, J.
1. The petitioner is before this Court seeking a direction, by issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, to permit the conduct of a rally involving bulls and bullock carts.
2. Heard Sri Sandeep Patil, learned counsel for Sri M. S. Hallikeri, learned counsel for the petitioner, and Sri Gangadhar J. M., learned Additional Advocate General, along with Sri T. Hanumareddy, learned AGA, for the respondents.
3. The petitioner is Akhila Karnataka Raitara Janapada Kreede Horihabba Horata Samithi (hereinafter referred to as "the Samithi" for short). The Samithi seeks permission to conduct the ‘Hori Habba’ in Haveri District.
4. When they sought permission to conduct the festival, the authorities are said to have relied on a notification dated 08.12.2022 to contend that permission woul
The court affirmed that traditional festivals involving animals must comply with strict welfare conditions to minimize cruelty, informed by recent judicial interpretations.
Conducting traditional events is permissible under specific conditions ensuring animal welfare and adherence to legal guidelines.
Temple bullock cart races permitted with strict animal welfare conditions despite not being scheduled under PCA amendment.
Court permits traditional Rekla race during temple festivals, quashing denial, subject to strict animal welfare conditions.
The Tamil Nadu Regulation of Jallikattu Act was declared unconstitutional as it conflicted with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, which prioritizes animal welfare and prohibits cruelty.
The court has the power to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct public authorities to perform their duties, and can impose conditions when granting permission for activities such as Bullock Cart races.
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