Rejection of Arms Licence Renewal Quashed for Want of Reasoned Order: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently heard a case where the petitioner, Alexander Vadakkedom, challenged the rejection of his arms licence renewal. The orders were initially passed by the District Magistrate, Thiruvananthapuram, and the Land Revenue Commissioner, who refused the renewal. Grounds for Refusal The authorities had denied the renewal on two main grounds. First, they argued that there was no existing threat to the petitioner’s life or property. Second, they…