Supreme Court Upholds Renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision to reject a petition against the renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad cities in Maharashtra. The cities will now be known as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv, respectively.
A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti confirmed the Bombay High Court’s order, stating that the state had followed the legal procedures before changing the names. The court acknowledged that there will be differences in opinion on such matters, with some agreeing and others disagreeing with the changes.
The petition challenging the renaming was brought by Sheikh Masood Ismail Sheikh and others. The Bombay High Court had previously rejected the plea in May, quoting Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’: ‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.’
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Supreme Court -: The Supreme Court is the highest court in India. It makes the final decisions on important legal matters.
Bombay High Court -: The Bombay High Court is a high court in India that has authority over the state of Maharashtra. It handles important legal cases in the region.
Aurangabad -: Aurangabad is a city in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is known for its historical monuments and cultural heritage.
Osmanabad -: Osmanabad is another city in Maharashtra, India. It is known for its historical sites and temples.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar -: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is the new name for the city of Aurangabad. It is named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji, a historical figure in India.
Dharashiv -: Dharashiv is the new name for the city of Osmanabad. It is a name with historical significance in the region.
petition -: A petition is a formal request made to a court or government. In this case, people asked the court to stop the renaming of the cities.
Sheikh Masood Ismail Sheikh -: Sheikh Masood Ismail Sheikh is one of the people who brought the petition to the court. He did not agree with the renaming of the cities.
