Will Holding Kambala Race In Bengaluru Amount To Animal Cruelty?: Karnataka High Court Orally Asks In Plea For Stay Of Bull Race

The Karnataka High Court questioned whether the Kambala race event, organized in Bengaluru, could constitute animal cruelty. PETA requested a stay, arguing the race should only occur in regions like Udupi and Dakshina Kannada where it’s traditional. The court raised concerns about transporting animals over 300 km, emphasizing potential cruelty. PETA argued that commercialization of the event in Bengaluru, involving ticket sales and food courts, dilutes its cultural essence. The court scheduled further hearings, considering whether the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act applies here.