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https://lawtimesjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/karnataka-hc-2-696x364-1-1-1.jpg1201675On Wednesday the constitutional validity of the privilege granted to the Kodavas was upheld by the Karnataka High Court granted in the case of Capt. Chetan YK (Retd.) v. Union of India. The exemption enables the Kodavas to possess firearms without a license under the Arms Act, 1959.