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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MOHAMMED NIAS C.P., J
JOSE SEBASTIAN – Appellant
Versus
UNION OF INDIA – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner's licensing status and challenges regarding firearm possession. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments regarding government notifications and licensing regulations. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's evaluation of the validity of the impugned orders. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. the court directs reconsideration of licensing in accordance with statutory requirements. (Para 8) |
J U D G M E N T
The petitioner is stated to be a planter and a member of Kottayam Rifle Association, which is affiliated to Kerala State Rifle Association. The petitioner submits that he has been a winner in several shooting competitions conducted by the rifle clubs. Ext.P1 is a certificate issued to the petitioner by the Kottayam Rifle Association certifying that the petitioner is a life member of the association. Ext.P2 is also a certificate issued by the Kottayam Rifle Association to the petitioner for obtaining
1st price in a District Championship Rifle- Shooting competition.
2. It is submitted that the petitioner was licenced to hold four guns, as per Ext.P4 proceedings of the Additional District Magistrate, Kottayam dated 02.11.1983. The Arms licence granted was extended till 28.04.2021. In the light of the amend
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