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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26-year-old youth from Andhra dies by suicide in US
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) (PTI): A 26-year-old youth from this district has died allegedly by suicide in Chicago, US, recently, due to distress over debt, sources said on Saturday.
The family members of the deceased have requested that the identity of their relative be withheld, noting that his parents are senior citizens suffering from medical conditions.
Reacting to the incident, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh expressed condolences and assured assistance for the repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased.
"My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. I request Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to ensure smooth and hassle-free transport of the mortal remains," Lokesh said in a post on X.
An NRI community member from the US posted on social media that one of their members from Kurnool on Optional Practical Training (OPT) passed away in Chicago a few days ago.
He said Telugu Association of North America (TANA) had completed all necessary documentation and formalities to send the mortal remains to India for final rites.
He further requested assistance in expediting the cargo pickup, currently scheduled for Sunday, seeking an earlier arrangement considering the urgency.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
