Background: The Bombay High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to rename the Mumbai airport after Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. Parties: The petition was filed by a city-based activist, who argued that the decision was taken without consulting the public and that the name change would cause confusion. The respondents included the state government and the airport authority. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state government had the power to rename the airport without consulting the public. The court examined the provisions of the Airport Authority of India Act and the rules framed under it. Court observations: The court observed that the decision to rename the airport was taken by the state government in accordance with the law and that there was no substance in the allegations made by the petitioner. The court noted that the name change would not cause any confusion and that it was a matter of policy decision. Significance: The order is significant as it puts an end to the controversy surrounding the renaming of the Mumbai airport. The case highlights the powers of the state government to take decisions on matters of public policy. The court's decision is also a setback for those who had opposed the name change, arguing that it was an attempt to politicize the airport's name.