New Delhi: In a major setback to Aam Aadmi Party administration in Delhi, the Supreme Court today ruled that the centre controls the anti-corruption bureau and not the Delhi government. The top court has given its verdict on on petitions seeking clarity the powers of the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor. The two judges are divided over transfers, said Justice AK Sikri.
Lawyers representing the Aam Aadmi Party administration had told the court that ambiguities remained in dealing with administrative matters of the national capital in spite of the previous judgment delivered by a five-judge constitution bench headed by then Chief Justice Dipak Misra.
On November 1, a bench of Justices AK Sikri and Ashok Bhushan had concluded hearing petitions challenging notifications issued by the Arvind Kejriwal government in the wake of the top court verdict.
Today's judgment is expected to put to rest a long-raging battle over jurisdiction between Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the centre-appointed Lieutenant Governor.
Here are the Highlights on Supreme Court's order on Delhi-Centre power tussle:
Feb 14, 2019 13:17 (IST)
On Sheila Dikshit's comments on his performance:
I appeal to Sheila Dikshit not to make such comments. We don't even have 10% of the power that her government had. Didn't she have the power to transfer officers? Didn't she have ACB? Still, we have done more work than her: Arvind Kejriwal
Feb 14, 2019 13:16 (IST)
If the Delhi CM and ministers have to hold protest at L-G's house, then how will we work. May appeal to the residents is not to see the election only to elect PM. Please give us all 7 seats in the Lok Sabha election, so that we can have a larger say: Arvind Kejriwal
Feb 14, 2019 13:13 (IST)
"Manish Sisodia's work as education minister has been praised all over the world. But Satyendra Jain's work on Mohalla clinics is being hampered," Mr Kejriwal said.
Feb 14, 2019 13:11 (IST)
"Residents of Delhi have helped us win 67 of 70 seats. Those with 67 seats don't even have power to transfer the officers, but those with 3 seats (BJP) do," the chief minister added.
Feb 14, 2019 13:09 (IST)
"Today, the Supreme Court said we are not allowed to transfer ministers. If we cant transfer non-performing officials, then how can we work?," Arvind Kejriwal said.
Feb 14, 2019 11:45 (IST)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a press conference at 1 pm.
Feb 14, 2019 10:54 (IST)
Justice Bhushan says he only disagrees on Services issue.
Feb 14, 2019 10:37 (IST)
Justice AK Sikri says there is difference of opinion on services issue
Feb 14, 2019 10:36 (IST)
Supreme Court Bench of Justices AK Sikri and Ashok Bhushan have arrived. Pronouncement of judgment commences.
Feb 14, 2019 10:35 (IST)
Today's judgment is expected to put to rest a long-raging battle over jurisdiction between Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the centre-appointed Lieutenant Governor.
Feb 14, 2019 10:35 (IST)
On November 1, a bench of Justices AK Sikri and Ashok Bhushan had concluded hearing petitions challenging notifications issued by the Arvind Kejriwal government in the wake of the top court verdict.
Feb 14, 2019 10:34 (IST)
Lawyers representing the Aam Aadmi Party administration had told the court that ambiguities remained in dealing with administrative matters of the national capital in spite of the previous judgment delivered by a five-judge constitution bench headed by then Chief Justice Dipak Misra.