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In New Delhi, India, the illegal but popular practice of using monkeys in street performances persists. A journalist recounts their past encounters with a monkey handler and his primates, highlighting the ambivalence surrounding this tradition. While children are delighted by the performances, the legality remains questionable, and the handler's income appears inconsistent. A recent sighting reinforced the continued presence of these performances, despite their ambiguous legal status.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.