The Unconstitutional Jallikattu Act: Justice for Bulls?
constitutional ap_lawcet advanced judgment_takeI am totally low-key agreeing with the SC judgment in Puttaswamy's second case, but also gotta appreciate the reasoning in Pawan Kumar v. Union of India. See, this 2022 verdict upheld the validity of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Jallikattu Act, 2004, against a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of the Act. Now, if you're thinking that this is all about bulls being tortured, I get it. But like the SC said, the Act is constitutional as it doesn't impose any unreasonable restriction on the right to practice one's profession or to livelihood. It's all about regulating something that's part of Tamil culture. Like, if I can wear my kurti with shorts in Bengaluru without a problem, the SC says TN govt can regulate jallikattu (with some conditions). AP LAWCET aspirants, take note!
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Additional Info: The Supreme Court judgement in Jallikattu case is a significant example of judicial activism. In 2014, a two-judge bench declared the Tamil Nadu Preservation of Animal Species Act 1962 (which allowed Jallikattu) unconstitutional as it was enacted for the benefit of a particular community (Matrilineal Tamil Nadus) rather than general welfare. The SC upheld animal welfare and struck down the Act, highlighting the limitations of legislative power with regard to animal rights. This sets a legal precedent for animal rights & welfare.
Jallikattu ka case bahut complex hai. SC ne 2014 mein banne wala Jallikattu Act unconstitutional kehkar band kar diya tha. Lekin Tamil Nadu govt ne ek new law banaya, jiska name Tamil Nadu Jallikattu Regulation Act hai. Yeh Act SC ke decision ko ignore karta hai. Ab kya? Kuch log iske supporters hain, kuch log opponents. Logon ko aapko apne apne points dene chahiye.
Jallikattu Act is indeed a contentious issue, but I'd argue it's not just about the bulls. The Act was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2014. Banning it now might seem like a victory for animal rights but could inadvertently harm rural Tamil Nadu's livelihood and culture. Can't we find a balance between animal welfare and community interests?