New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday sought the Karnataka Government’s response in a plea filed against a High Court (HC) verdict which had upheld the validity of the exemption granted to members of the Kodava community and Jamma tenure holders to carry and possess firearms without a licence. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) has upheld the Centre’s decision to continue the British-era rule of exempting Kodavas and land holders in Kodagu district from obtaining licence for firearms such as pistols, revolvers and double-barrelled shotguns. The Court has dismissed the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in this regard. Delivering a judgement on the…
New Delhi: The Centre has decided to continue the British-era rule of exempting Kodavas and Jamma land holders in Kodagu district from obtaining licence for firearms such as pistols, revolvers and double-barrelled shotguns. The exemption has been given for 10 years, till 2029. Kodavas worship weapons and guns are part and parcel of every festival…
Federation of Kodava Samajas to take up legal battle Madikeri: The Federation of Kodava Samajas has decided to take on certain vested interests who have filed a Writ Petition in the Karnataka High Court questioning the exemption to Kodavas and Jamma land holders in Kodagu district from obtaining a license to possess firearms under Section…
Petition aims to disturb harmony in Kodagu, alleges Kodava Samaja Madikeri: The Madikeri Kodava Samaja has questioned the move behind filing a Writ Petition in the High Court questioning the exemption to Kodavas and Jamma land holders in Kodagu district from obtaining a license to possess firearms under Section 3 and 4 of Indian Arms…
Madikeri: The Writ Petition questioning the exemption to Kodavas and Jamma land holders in Kodagu district from obtaining a license to possess firearms under Section 3 and 4 of the Indian Arms Act, 1959, that was filed before the Karnataka High Court has gained attention in Kodagu and representatives of Kodava Samajas are preparing for…
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