The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Central Government, not the State, holds authority over Bengaluru Metro (BMRCL), declaring it a “railway company” under Central laws and striking down State-issued employee and service regulations.
Today, On 1st April, The Karnataka High Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the fare hike for Bengaluru Metro, also known as ‘Namma Metro.’ The court stated that it would not intervene unless there was a clear violation of the law. The petitioners had argued that the fare increase was unjust, but the court found no legal grounds to interfere. This ruling reinforces the court’s stance on judicial restraint in matters involving administrative decisions.