Change Of Name Of City Or Ward Cannot Be Subject Matter Of PIL: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the change of name of a ward or city, ruling that such matters cannot be the subject of a PIL. The court emphasized that name changes are administrative decisions and should not be interfered with unless there is a significant legal issue involved. The ruling clarifies the scope of PILs and limits their use to cases with broader public interest, preventing the misuse of PILs for personal or political purposes.