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https://www.scconline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cock-fight.jpg886590Madras High Court dismissed plea seeking permission to organise cock fight in Tamil Nadu, holding that such events violate the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and cannot be recognised as cultural activities.