Kannada superstar Darshan Thoogudeepa, the main accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, has approached the Karnataka High Court after the police temporarily suspended his arms license. The suspension came soon after he was granted bail, citing possible misuse of the firearm. Darshan argues that his celebrity status puts him at risk, and his arms license is crucial for his and his family’s safety. He has now requested the court to revoke the suspension order, but the case is yet to be heard.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 9) dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition challenging the continued supply of arms by Indian companies to Israel amidst its conflict with Palestine. A Bench Led by CJI questioned the Court’s jurisdiction to intervene in foreign policy matters, highlighting that such decisions traditionally fall within the domain of the government.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to cancel licences and not to grant new ones to Indian firms exporting arms and other military equipments to Israel, which is fighting a war in Gaza. The PIL, filed through lawyer Prashant Bhushan, has made the union ministry of defence a party.