1. Jallikattu
A Info Capsule

2. Three Kinds of Jallikattu
Vadi Manju Virattu – One person tries to hang onto hump of bull for some distance as it tries to run
Vaeli Virattu – Lone Bull left untied in an enclosure. It doesn’t let anyone approach it. Its behaviour entertains
Vadam Manjuvirattu – Bull tied with 50 feet long rope to a stake. Group of 7-8 guys try to subdue it
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3. Objections against Jallikattu Cruelty against the bulls
They are abused and illtreated before the play to irritate/terrify//provoke them to hostile behaviour
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4. Chronology of Events
- 2011: The Environment Ministry added bulls notification banning the training/exhibition of animals
- April 2014: Basis “historic/cultural significance”, Centre allows use of bull in Jallikattu
- May 7, 2014: SC passed a landmark judgment in favour of Peta & the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) clarifying that bulls must not be used in Jallikattu, bull races, bullfights or any other type of performance.
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5. Chronology of Events
- Jan 7, 2016: Centre revokes ban on Jallikattu subject to the condition that bulls are treated properly and not subjected to cruelty.
- Jan 12, 2016: SC stays Centre’s notification allowing Jallikattu & issued notice to the MoEF and Tamil Nadu
- Nov 9, 2016: Questioning the centre for its notification on allowing the use of bulls in events like Jallikattu, the SC said India cannot “import roman gladiator type sport”.
- Dec 1, 2016: SC questioned the Centre for its 2016 notification allowing use of bulls in events like Jallikattu, saying that its 2014 verdict banning the use of the animals cannot be “negated”.
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6. Chronology of Events
- Jan 9, 2017: TN CM O Panneerselvam requested PM Modi to pass an ordinance to allow Jallikattu this year.
- Jan 11, 2017: AIADMK writes to PM Modi seeking promulgation of an ordinance for conduct of Jallikattu.
- Jan 12, 2017: SC that it will not be able to give verdict on allowing the bull taming sport by January 14, 2017, when the harvest festival will be held.
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7. The Votaries’ View
Jallikattu votaries agree sport needs monitoring and cruelty, eschewed
They also suspect some motive to eliminate native gene pool.
Also Pure Indian breed’s milk much healthier than milk of imported ones
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Jallikattu
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