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AAP Vs Centre LIVE: Celebrations At Party Office After Top Court Verdict

Supreme Court verdict on AAP vs Lieutenant Governor: The constitution bench is to be headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra.

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All India Edited by Amrita Ray

Updated : July 04, 2018 5:22 pm IST

AAP vs Anil Baijal: The party has launched a signature campaign to seek full statehood for Delhi.

New Delhi:

In a big win for Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court ruled that the AAP government is the final authority in Delhi. Five top court judges unanimously agreeing that "real power lies with the elected government of Delhi. The AAP government had been long contending the decision and has also launched a signature campaign to seek full statehood for Delhi. However, the court has ruled out the "complete statehood" aspect. The court said that there is no room for absolutism and there is no room for anarchism also. The decision is being seen to be vital in deciding the future of the AAP government.

Here are the live updates of the top court's verdict on AAP vs Anil Baijal battle:

Jul 04, 2018 17:12 (IST)

Manish Sisodia speaks after AAP's historic win. here are the main pointers from his speech:

Whatever is the order by the Supreme Court, we will run the government by that.
CCTV and door step delivery of ration was stopped because of the Lt Governor.
There is another issue in this regard, CCTV and door-step ration delivery has been directed to be followed immediately. LG had kept this. IAS officers required LGs permission for posting.
I have ordered that this will change. IAS officers, central services transfers will all happen based on Chief Minister's approval.
Minister in-charge of the concerned department will make changes to the transfers of other officers of various cadres.

ON THE JUDGMENT:
2 years ago, I came on a conference and spoke about certain matters on concurrent list.
Delhi government has no powers with respect to police, land, public order. It is reserved in the constitution. Modi government had reserved another thing which is services.
The problem started when the fourth provision was made, they wanted to make it seem like the Delhi government had no powers and that decision making was left to LG.
All files started going to LG, he began sitting on files in the last two years. As per constitution, LG did not have the power. LG misinterpreted this provision. After today's verdict, he does not have these powers anymore, powers that were politically motivated.

ON THE PROVISION ON CABINET:
Supreme court has said that excepting the three provisions, Delhi government has power over everything else.
When we wanted to send Delhi teachers to Finland for training, the LG wanted powers in that as well.
Delhi is not a state, we know that. If Parliament makes any law regarding subjects other than the three reservations, only then can the Delhi government comply.
In every other matter, the power lies in the hands of Delhi government.

Jul 04, 2018 16:46 (IST)

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's reactions on Supreme Court verdict

Jul 04, 2018 15:42 (IST)

Centre's response to Supreme Court verdict on Delhi government vs Lieutenant Governor: Sources

Supreme Court rejected AAP's argument that Delhi is a state and it's argument that Lieutenant Governor is like a Governor
Supreme Court says Dehi government must bring it to the notice of the Lieutenant Governor before any matter is taken up for consideration and decision making
Lieutenant Governor can disagree on any matter based on cogent reasons and in such situations Lieutenant Governor need not go by the advice Of the council of ministers and Lieutenant Governor will refer it to the President
Issues raises by AAP in 9 appeals on ACB, Stamp duty, appointment of special public prosecutor, services etc will be decided by regular bench of Supreme Court

Jul 04, 2018 14:17 (IST)

Full Text Of Supreme Court Verdict On Arvind Kejriwal-Led AAP Government Vs Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal
The Supreme Court today ruled that Arvind Kejriwal-led government is the final authority in Delhi, ruling that the Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has no independent power to take decisions and is bound by the elected government's advice. The top court today said that the elected government is the boss of Delhi and warned that the Lieutenant Governor cannot function as "an obstructionist"; it said "there is no room for absolutism and there is no room for anarchism also." The top court made it clear that except for anything related to land, police and public order, the Lt Governor has no independent decision-making powers under the constitution. Reading out the verdict, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said the Lt Governor needs to work harmoniously with the Delhi government.

Jul 04, 2018 13:26 (IST)

"Supreme Court's verdict has done away with possibilities of blame game": Congress

The Supreme Court verdict on the power tussle between the Delhi government and the Centre had done away with all the possibilities of a "blame game" between BJP and AAP and the two parties should now ensure that the development of the national capital, which was stalled for years, said Congress leader Ajay Maken.

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Jul 04, 2018 13:23 (IST)

"Big Victory For People of Delhi": Arvind Kejriwal On Top Court Judgment
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has welcomed the judgment of the Supreme Court which today underscored that the powers of the Lieutenant Governor should stay within the limits set by the constitution. Mr Kejriwal, who had been involved in a tussle with the Lieutenant Governor since his government swept to power in Delhi three years ago, said it was a victory for the people of Delhi.

Jul 04, 2018 12:42 (IST)

Jul 04, 2018 12:34 (IST)

Don't understand how Delhi government is claiming this to be a victory? Their main plank was that this is a state whereas court has unequivocally said its not a state. They said they had exclusive executive control that was rejected too. This is a Union Territory, Centre has a role to play," BJP leader Nalin Kohli said.

Jul 04, 2018 12:28 (IST)

Jul 04, 2018 12:16 (IST)

Jul 04, 2018 11:53 (IST)

AAP can say whatever it wants. PM Modi government never interfered in Lieutenant Governor's decisions: BJP leader Vaibhav Aggarwal

Jul 04, 2018 11:48 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal will now have same powers that Sheila Dikshit had: Raghav Chadha

Supreme Court has cleared the fact that apart from 3 subjects, all subjects are under the Delhi government. Transferring bureaucrats will come under the Delhi government. "Arvind Kejriwal will have the same powers that Shiela Dikshit had. BJP will now have to suffer," Mr Chadha said.

Jul 04, 2018 11:44 (IST)

Jul 04, 2018 11:37 (IST)

Power of Delhi government restored, huge win for city's people: Manish Sisodia

The LG was not ever ready to meet the government. The people of Delhi always want to go to the elected government for a lot of issues. Now Supreme Court has restored the power of Delhi government. This is a huge win for the people of Delhi, he said.

Jul 04, 2018 11:34 (IST)

All the files do not have to be sent to the LG now: Manish Sisodia

Supreme Court said power cannot be with one person. It should be with the government elected by the people. If i get into the operative part of the verdict, all the files of different departments do not have to be sent to the LG. That was obstructing a lot of things earlier," said Manish Sisodia.

Jul 04, 2018 11:29 (IST)

Good verdict, daily squabbles not good for democracy: Former Attorney General of India

Jul 04, 2018 11:26 (IST)

Big victory for democracy: Arvind Kerjiwal

Jul 04, 2018 11:25 (IST)

Justice D Y Chandrachud in his separate but concurrent verdict said LG must realise that council of ministers are answerable to people

Jul 04, 2018 11:23 (IST)

The Supreme Court said that the Lieutenant Governor is bound to act on the aid and advice of the council of ministers. In what AAP called a "restoration of democracy", the court also said the Lt Governor and the council of ministers must attempt to settle any matter by discussion.

Jul 04, 2018 11:17 (IST)

Delhi Lt Governor Can't Be Obstructionist: Top 5 Quotes Of Supreme Court
The Lieutenant Governor's role cannot be "obstructionist" and he must act in harmony with the Delhi government, the Supreme Court said today. The government had challenge by a ruling of the Delhi High Court that had upheld the Lieutenant Governor as the last word in administrative issues in Delhi. In its verbal observations during the hearings, the three-judge bench of the top court, led by Chief Justice of India Dipak Mishra, had indicated that the Lieutenant-Governor appeared to have primacy under the Constitution but had to operate within some red lines.

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