Gauhati High Court Bans Buffalo And Bulbul Fight During January
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The Court accepted PETA India's argument that the buffalo and bulbul fights violate the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and that the bulbul fights additionally violate the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
In response to petitions filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, the Gauhati High Court on Tuesday quashed the Assam government's SOP of the previous year which had allowed buffalo and bulbul bird fights during a certain time of the year (in January).
The petition was heard by Justice Devashis Baruah in the Gauhati High Court.
The Court accepted PETA India's argument that the buffalo and bulbul fights violate the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and that the bulbul fights additionally violate the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
