Gauhati High Court bans Buffalo and Bulbul fights in Assam
Justice Devashis Baruah emphasized that under Section 3 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, individuals in charge of animals are bound by a mandatory duty to ensure their welfare.
The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday imposed a complete ban on Buffalo fights and Bulbuli (Bulbul) bird fights in the State of Assam[People for Ethical Treatment to Animals (PETA India) v. State of Assam and Others].
