Karnataka HC quashes FIR booked over ‘spying fears’ after research drone lands in residential area
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR against aerospace research company New Space Research And Technologies after its drone landed in residential area. Justice M Nagaprasanna ruled police cannot convert mechanical event into criminal offense without mens rea. Drone suffered battery malfunction during authorized research testing. Court noted police lacked evidence of intentional entry or criminal intent required under BNS sections 329 and 125.
Key Entities
Karnataka High CourtJustice M NagaprasannaNew Space Research And Technologies Private LimitedDoddaballapura rural policeBharatiya Nyaya SanhitaDrone Rules 2021