New Delhi: In a unanimous verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over services.
Hearing the Centre versus the Delhi government over the issue of demarcation of power, a constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said an elected government needs to have control over the administration.
It refused to agree with the 2019 judgement of Justice Ashok Bhushan that the city government has no power over the issue of services.
AAP leaders hailed the judgment calling it a victory of the people of Delhi
Here are the Highlights on the Supreme Court verdict:
May 11, 2023 19:03 (IST)
Centre, Delhi Government Need To Cooperate, Says Supreme Court
The Centre and the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) government share a unique federal relationship and they need to cooperate with each other to enhance the spirit of federalism and democracy, the Supreme Court said on Thursday.
May 11, 2023 11:54 (IST)
Delhi Lt Governor Bound By Decision Of Elected Government On Services: Supreme Court
Lt Governor shall be bound by the decision of NCTD over services apart from land, police and law and order, Supreme Court said.
May 11, 2023 11:51 (IST)
If the officers stop reporting to the ministers or do not abide by their directions, the principle of collective responsibility is affected, Supreme Court said.
May 11, 2023 11:50 (IST)
In a democratic form of govt, real power of administration must rest on the elected arm of the government, says Supreme Court.
May 11, 2023 11:45 (IST)
Unable To Agree With View Of Justice Bhushan In 2019 Judgement: Chief Justice
The limited issue is whether Centre has legislative and executive control over Services. We have dealt with 2018 constitution bench judgment. We are unable to agree with view of Justice Bhushan in split judgement in 2019, CJI DY Chandrachud said.
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