BENGALURU: The HC on Wednesday said the government may allow holding of bullock cart races, subject to the conditions laid down by it. Supreme court In the case of Mr. Baji Rao Patil Vs State of Maharashtra, which was heard along with the Jallikattu issue.
A division bench headed by Acting CJ Satish Chandra Sharma made the remarks while disposing of a PIL filed by a Mysore-based animal welfare organisation. people for animals. The bench said that the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Act, 2017 also provides for allowing bullock cart races and it is not an offence.
In its February 15, 2013 judgment, the apex court had stipulated that in every event where bullock cart races are held, a separate track has to be provided for each cart. The organizers will have to inform the district administration and local police station about the event 10 days in advance and the same will be informed to the committee appointed by the HC to oversee the animal welfare laws.
The SC had said that a veterinarian can videograph the incident in collaboration with the NGO and the HC panel. The carriage drivers are prohibited from thrashing the bull or causing pain or injury to the animal in any way.
The petitioner had challenged the permission for a bullock cart race in Karekura village of Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district and also sought directions for the same. Karnataka Animal Welfare Board To monitor such events across the state.
A division bench headed by Acting CJ Satish Chandra Sharma made the remarks while disposing of a PIL filed by a Mysore-based animal welfare organisation. people for animals. The bench said that the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Act, 2017 also provides for allowing bullock cart races and it is not an offence.
In its February 15, 2013 judgment, the apex court had stipulated that in every event where bullock cart races are held, a separate track has to be provided for each cart. The organizers will have to inform the district administration and local police station about the event 10 days in advance and the same will be informed to the committee appointed by the HC to oversee the animal welfare laws.
The SC had said that a veterinarian can videograph the incident in collaboration with the NGO and the HC panel. The carriage drivers are prohibited from thrashing the bull or causing pain or injury to the animal in any way.
The petitioner had challenged the permission for a bullock cart race in Karekura village of Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district and also sought directions for the same. Karnataka Animal Welfare Board To monitor such events across the state.
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