Through the interlocutory application, PETA India pointed out that unauthorised fights continue to take place in the state, highlighting an event that was scheduled to happen on 4 and 5 February in Hatigarh, Nagaon district. Vide an order dated 1 February, Gauhati High Court immediately took cognizance, directing the district administration to take action, which led the district commissioner to order that the unauthorised buffalo fight be stopped. In compliance with the orders, the police authorities prevented the event and all promotional posters were promptly removed.
The Gauhati High Court on Thursday, in response to PETA India's application for interim relief in its case related to buffalo and bulbul fights in the state, directed concerned district administrations to stop any further buffalo fights (Moh-Juj) from taking place in the state of Assam.
Following the Assam government’s decision to allow buffalo and bulbul bird fights, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India filed petitions with the Gauhati High Court, making the case for the traditional spectator sports to be prohibited again.