The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed most aspects of a petition filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) against holding the Kambala race outside Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts. The court, however, will further hear whether the traditional bullock race can be held close to a zoo near Mangaluru.

Kambala is a traditional bullock race originating in coastal south Karnataka, wherein two bullocks are directed by a handler on an earthen track. PETA requested in its 2024 petition that the Government be restrained from giving permission to hold bullock races outside the two districts and also be directed to enforce provisions of the amended Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, as well as Supreme Court directions in any further race.

Appearing for PETA, senior c

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