People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has approached the Karnataka High Court, looking for an urgent stop to the Kambala race planned in Bengaluru later this month. Kambala, a conventional buffalo hustling occasion held in slushy areas, is essentially celebrated within the Dakshina Kannada locale. PETA's request contends that the occasion dispenses pitilessness on creatures, claiming that buffaloes are regularly subjected to physical hurt amid the race
Senior Advocate Dhyan Chinnappa, speaking to PETA, urged the court to require quick activity, highlighting the physical strain put on the buffaloes. He pointed out that despite the cultural significance of Kambala, its practice violates ethical treatment standards for animals. PETA has long attacked the event, claiming that animals are beaten and dragged to compete in races, frequently injuring themselves in the process.
The High Court is expected to hear the case shortly. This petition follows a 2017 Supreme Court decision that supported the legality of events such as Kambala and Jallikattu under specific regulatory frameworks. However, PETA continues to contest these events, noting reoccurring incidents of mistreatment that violate the Prevention of mistreatment to Animals Act.
The case touches on the broader debate of balancing cultural traditions with modern ethical standards for animal treatment. As Kambala has strong regional and cultural roots in Karnataka, the court's decision could reignite discussions about the future of such traditional events across the country.
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