Kerala HC stays FIR against US citizens for flying drones in defence zone
The Kerala High Court has granted an interim stay on an FIR against two U.S. citizens accused of flying drones in a restricted defense zone near Kochi. The court noted that the charges were based on a repealed law, the Aircraft Act of 1934.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal complexities surrounding drone regulation and the transition between outdated and modern aviation laws in India.
The Kerala High Court has passed an interim order to stay the FIR filed against two U.S. citizens for allegedly flying drones in defence areas. They were reportedly flying the drone in a red zone near the Coast Guard headquarters and INS Dronacharya, a gunnery and missile training establishment in Fort Kochi.
The article reports on a judicial proceeding and the specific legal reasoning provided by the court.
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