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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Recently, which state’s law allowing Jallikattu was upheld by the Supreme Court of India?
A
West Bengal
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Jammu & Kashmir
D
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -’ Supreme Court upholds validity of Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport ‘Jallikattu. ‘ Supreme Court upholds validity of Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport ‘Jallikattu.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the case of Animal Welfare Board of India-vs-A. Nagaraja and Others [(2014) 7 SCC 547], a Division Bench of this Court had essentially outlawed two common sports practised in the States of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra popularly referred to as ‘Jallikattu’ and ‘Bullock Cart Race’ respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -While Jallikattu is popular in various destinations in Tamil Nadu, it is most commonly seen played in Madurai over 3 days held in Alanganallur, Palamedu, Avaniapuram in Madurai district.

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