The Supreme Court on Tuesday likened the Tamil Nadu bull taming sport of Jallikattu to child marriage.
Coming down heavily on the proponents of the sport, who have argued that it is part of tradition, the SC said that child marriage was once a common practice, but that doesn't justify it in the modern day either.
"By this logic should courts allow child marriage, which too was a part of custom for centuries," the top court asked.
"The mere presence of tradition can't justify practices," the court said.
The court's strong response was after Tamil Nadu argued that Jallikattu - the mostly southern bull-racing sport - should be permitted as it showcases a cultural tradition that has been part of the custom and culture of people of the state for 5,000 years.
The four-year-old ban on holding of Jallikattu was lifted on January 8 by the Centre vide a notification. The notification had been criticised by animal rights' activists.
The SC has posted final date of hearing in the matter to August 23. Animal rights activists want the sport to be banned across India.
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