The Tamil Nadu government has permitted jallikattu to be held across the State during the upcoming Pongal season.
Key takeaways
The sport would be subject to fresh restrictions in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not more than 300 bull tamers would be allowed to take part in a jallikattu, ‘manjuvirattu’ or ‘vadamadu’ event.
All necessary precautions have to be taken with regard to prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.
Important value additions
Jallikattu is referred to as bull taming event.
Practiced in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal.
‘jallikattu’ is derived from Tamil words Jalli refers to gold or silver coins ,Kattu means ‘tied’.
Found mentioned in the Sangam literature (2500 years ago).
It is controversial Because the sport often results in major injuries and even deaths of both bulls and humans.
Supreme Court in 2014 banned Jallikattu in response to Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) petitions citing cruelty to animals.
The article 51A of the constitution states that citizens should safeguard the wildlife and forests and have compassion for living creatures.
