Bombay High Court dismisses PIL seeking change of name for orphans from ‘anath’ to ‘swanath’

The word has been used since ages and does not attach any stigma, the Bench said concluding that the Court was not required to intervene in the issue.

CJ Dipankar datta and Justice madhav jamdar

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking change of name for the orphans describing them as ’swanath’ instead of ‘anath’ observing the issue required no interference from the Court.

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Bombay High Court

Public Interest Litigation

CHief Justice Dipankar Datta

Justice Madhav Jamdar