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Animal Cruelty versus Jalikattu

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The 5-Judge Constitution Bench upheld the constitutional validity of state amendments made to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The court allowed the conduct of animal sports like Jallikattu, Kambala, and bull-cart racing in these respective states.