The judgment, delivered by Justice Devashis Baruah of a single-judge bench, quashed the SOP dated December 27, 2023, which had allowed these animal fights to be held during the Bhogali Bihu festival. The decision comes in response to petitions challenging the legality of the practice, with petitioners arguing that the events violated India’s animal protection laws.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India, on Tuesday urged the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, to cease Moh-juj (buffalo fights) and Bulbuli bird fights conducted during the Bhogali Bihu festival and revoke the cabinet decision.

Following an appeal from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, the Arunachal Pradesh government has prohibited the Statewide manufacture, sale, and use of glue traps for catching rats and mice.