PETA slams passage of Assam law allowing festive buffalo fights
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Why in news
PETA India condemned the passage of the Assam Amendment Bill, 2025, which exempts the traditional buffalo fight (Moh Juj) from the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Background
The Assam Amendment Bill, 2025, seeks to exempt the Moh Juj buffalo fight from the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The Gauhati High Court had previously quashed a similar Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding this practice.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillPrevention of Cruelty to Animals Act: The central legislation providing the framework for animal welfare in India.
- PlaceMoh Juj: A traditional buffalo fight practice in Assam.
- BodyGauhati High Court: The judicial body that previously quashed the SOP for buffalo fights.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between preserving cultural traditions and ensuring animal welfare rights in India. How can the state balance these competing interests through legislative frameworks?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal conflict: Statutory protections under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act vs. cultural exemptions.
- Ethical dilemma: Balancing the preservation of indigenous traditions with evolving standards of animal rights.
- Judicial oversight: The role of High Courts in reviewing the constitutionality of cultural exemptions.
Keywords: Animal Welfare · Cultural Preservation · Legislative Amendment · Judicial Review · Ethical Conflict
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