Originally known as the Cease-fire Line, it was redesignated as the "Line of Control" following the Simla Agreement, which was signed on 3 July 1972.
Awalnya dikenal sebagai Garis Gencatan Senjata, garis tersebut dinamakan ulang sebagai "Garis Kendali" mengikuti Perjanjian Simla, yang ditandatangani pada 3 Juli 1972.