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 PIL this morning, a Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court categorically said that the gun licence exemption would continue. This was confirmed by advocates Sajan Poovayya and A.S. Ponnanna, who argued for the Kodava community before the High Court.
