The decision to suspend the arrest warrant for Richard Gere in India was taken after the Court decided it needs to determine if they have jurisdiction in this case.
All of these proceedings were after Gere kissed the local Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, during an AIDS charity event. Public displays of affection are banned in India, and charges were made against both stars. The Indian police had an arrest warrant for the star of Pretty Woman, Primal Fear and An Officer and a Gentleman.
Gere expressed his regret and apologized explaining that he did not know that this behaviour was taboo in India.