Karnataka High Court rejects PIL against renaming of Basavanagudi ward
Bengaluru, Aug 8: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the government's decision to rename Basavanagudi ward in the city as Dodda Ganapathi.
The PIL was filed by Satyalaxmi Rao and others, who argued that the original name holds significant historical and cultural value for the community.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V Aravind ruled against the petition, stating, "The issue of renaming a ward or city does not constitute a matter for public interest litigation. No public interest has been demonstrated to warrant relief for the petitioner."
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The petitioners had requested that the court annul the notification issued by the Urban Development Department on September 25, 2023.
The court noted that the authorities have already renamed several wards in Bengaluru as part of the ongoing process to redraw ward boundaries. Consequently, the court dismissed the petition without further consideration.
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3 Indian students among those injured in Australia’s Bondi Beach attack
Melbourne (PTI): Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Two out of these three students are believed to be receiving treatment in the hospital, The Australia Today news portal reported.
The names of the Indian students injured during Sunday's attack have not been disclosed yet.
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The Indian students sustained injuries during the shooting, and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet, it said.
Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, 50, opened fire on a gathering during the Jewish festival Hanukkah by the Sea celebration.
At least 15 people were killed in the attack, including a 10-year-old child. Five of the injured remain in critical condition, while two injured police officers are in serious but stable condition, it added.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the investigation is expanding as new information emerges, including international travel by the alleged attackers and the discovery of extremist material, the report said.
