Archive · 29 Jun 2025
High Court Bans Naming Public Assets After Living Politicians
The High Court in Karnataka has said that government buildings and other public things can't be named after politicians who are still alive.
This came after someone complained that it wasn't right.
The court agreed, saying it had said the same thing back in 2012.
They want names of current politicians taken off of public places in four weeks.
Politicians from both the BJP and Congress parties said they supported this decision, explaining that it is important to respect how taxpayers’ money is spent.
Karnataka High Court orders removal of living politicians' names from public properties.
The order came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an advocate.
The court cited its 2012 order and directed compliance within four weeks.
BJP and Congress MLAs welcomed the decision.
The order emphasizes the need to depoliticize public spaces.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court.
- What
- The Karnataka High Court has ordered the removal of names of living politicians from government properties.
- When
- The order was issued recently.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- The court agreed with a petition arguing against the practice and cited its previous order.
Politicians Named on Public Assets
Public & Court
Naming of public assets
Politicians Named on Public Assets
No existing viewpoints mentioned.
Public & Court
All the people agree that current politicians should not have public assets named after them.
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Order
- Removal of names of living politicians
- Timeframe for compliance
- Four weeks
- Initiated by
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
- Location of enforcement
- Davangere district