Chief Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee and Justice Budihal R B of Karnataka High Court passed an interim order banning all kambala races in the state until the disposal of PIL filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India. The court took note of submissions made on behalf of the state by Madhusudhan Naik, Advocate General, who informed that government has already withdrawn its order allowing kambala events under certain regulations.