Tamil NaduTuesday, 22 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Madras High Court on rooster fights: DGP says circular was only to regulate, not ban
The Madras High Court recorded the DGP’s stand that the circular on rooster fights in Tamil Nadu was issued only to regulate the practice, not to impose a ban.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, the Madras High Court heard a petition from Erode resident R. Arunkumar on rooster fights held during temple festivals in Erode and Namakkal districts, and the DGP’s report said the circular was issued only to regulate the practice, not to ban it.
Key specifics
- The petition was heard by Justice V. Lakshmi Narayanan in the Madras High Court.
- The DGP report said the circular followed an order of the Madurai Bench of the High Court.
- Rooster fights are traditionally held during temple festivals in Erode and Namakkal districts.
- The court said police had not imposed any ban and that the petitioner may approach the concerned police officials.
- The judge said permission can be considered subject to conditions and safety arrangements.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu judiciary and local custom regulation, Madras High Court, DGP circular, Erode-Namakkal rooster fights, temple festival practice. TNPSC may ask who heard the case, what the DGP clarified, and whether a ban was imposed.