Judgment :-

(Prayer: Writ Petitions are filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to allow re-export of the goods viz., gold ornaments weighing 200 grams and electronic goods as requested by the petitioners vide letter dated 03.02.2020 to the first respondent and to hand over the passport, impounded/detained by the second respondent to the petitioners.)

Common Order

1. While reading the great Indian epics, namely, the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha, we feel that some of the principal characters have been less than fair while dealing with their antagonists. Was Lord Rama justified in shooting the fatal arrow at Vali by hiding behind a tree ?. Karna is another unforgettable character. The wheel of his chariot was stuck in the mud and when he was attempting to retrieve it, Arjuna's arrows struck him. What about Abhimanyu?. Though the Sastras spoke of rules of war (Yudha Dharma), the approach was often that all is fair in love and war. Attainment of victory was more important than observing the niceties of the game.

2. B