Tamil Nadu government gave this argument in the Supreme Court

Tamil Nadu during the hearing on Jallikattu The government defended a law recognizing the sport of bull-taming. The court said to the government, it is a misconception that sports or entertainment cannot have cultural value. The Tamil Nadu government described Jallikattu as a religious and cultural festival. Along with this, he also told the court that he has played for people with religious faith. Also it does not violate the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960.

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