No blanket ban imposed on rooster fights in Tamil Nadu, DGP’s office tells Madras High Court
Delhi’s police chief office informed the Madras High Court that Tamil Nadu has not issued an all‑out prohibition on cockfighting. The 2025 directive was intended solely to curb gambling and prevent cruelty, such as attaching blades to birds’ necks or blinding them. The clarification responded to a petition by animal‑rights groups seeking a total ban, officials said.