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SC refuses to permit bull fights in TN

January 11, 2008 11:50 IST

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to permit 'Jallikattu' event, involving bull fights, ,during the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu.

"We are not inclined to vacate the stay ordered by the court on the event," a Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan said.

However, it allowed the 'Rekla' race involving bullock carts under the supervision of authorities



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