Avaniapuram jallikattu advisory committee to include all community representatives

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has closed petitions regarding the inclusion of all communities in the advisory committee for the Avaniapuram jallikattu event. The State confirmed that the committee will represent all communities, including Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The petitions were filed by local residents who argued that lack of representation violated constitutional rights. The court accepted the State's assurance and dismissed the petitions. In a related case, the court directed authorities to consider a request for a temple bull to participate in the Palamedu jallikattu event.