Ashok Kumar Sharma vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution seeking to cancel licenses for the export of arms to Israel, citing lack of jurisdiction over a sovereign state and the implications of interfering with international contracts. The Court emphasized that the authority over foreign affairs lies with the Union Government under Article 73, and that the petitioners' claims regarding international law obligations could not compel the Court to issue writs against the government. The Court held that it cannot adjudicate on matters involving the conduct of foreign nations or breach of international agreements, thus rejecting the petition.