SC says no to Jallikattu
Last week, the Centre had lifted the ban on Jallikattu that had been imposed by the apex court ruling in May 2014.
Citing cruelty to the animals, the Animal Welfare Board, People for Ethical Treatment of Aminals, or PETA, and 11 other organisations have challenged the Centre's notification. The Tamil Nadu government has filed a caveat requiring it to be heard before any orders.
The festival was not held last year - it was banned by the erstwhile UPA government when the DMK was part of the alliance. This time, the DMK had demanded that the ban on the festival be lifted.
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