Today, On 15th October, The Supreme Court heard a plea challenging the Tata Group’s lease renewal and industrial township status. The Bench observed that the lease “cannot have any bearing on the constitutional permissibility,” highlighting separate scrutiny of corporate control over civic governance.
Today, On 17th March, The Supreme Court sought a response from the Centre on a PIL challenging the current process of appointing the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The petition also requests that the CAG be appointed by the President in consultation with an independent and neutral selection committee. The PIL argues that the current appointment process lacks transparency and independence.
The Delhi High Court Today (Jan 24) declined to order a special assembly session for tabling CAG audit reports on alleged irregularities by the Aam Aadmi Party government. Opposition leaders claim the reports reveal a ₹2,027 crore excise policy loss, citing improper licensing and price manipulation. The AAP denies the existence of the reports, while the court flagged delays and questioned the government’s intentions.
The Delhi High Court reserved its decision on a petition by opposition MLAs requesting a session of the Delhi Assembly to discuss several CAG reports. The petitioners argued for urgency due to upcoming elections, while the government and Speaker’s counsel claimed there was no immediate need for tabling the reports given the Assembly’s impending tenure conclusion.
The Delhi High Court will consider whether Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports can be disclosed publicly before being presented in the Assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a special Assembly session to table these reports ahead of the upcoming Delhi elections. The matter holds significance as it could influence public opinion during the election period. The court’s decision is awaited on this crucial issue.
The Delhi High Court Today (Jan 13) criticized the AAP-led Delhi government for delaying actions on the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. Justice Sachin Datta stated, “The way you have dragged your feet raises doubts about your bona fides,” urging the government to have promptly forwarded the report to the Speaker and initiated a discussion in the Assembly.
Seven BJP MLAs Today (Dec 23) approached the Delhi High Court seeking tabling of 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports pertaining to the city administration before the assembly. The matter was mentioned by the senior counsel for the petitioners before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela which directed that it be listed for hearing in the “normal course”.
The AAP government informed the Delhi High Court that Chief Minister Atishi has forwarded CAG reports on various issues to the Lieutenant Governor for assembly consideration. The BJP allege that the government failed to table these reports, breaching legal obligations. The pending CAG reports from 2022-2024 include critical topics of public health, pollution, and revenue.
The Delhi High Court Today (Oct 28) agreed to list for October 29 a plea by BJP MLAs seeking a direction to the city government to send 12 CAG reports on liquor duty, pollution and finance to the lieutenant governor for placing those before the assembly. The petition was mentioned for listing by a senior counsel appearing for the petitioners before a bench headed by Chief Justice Manmohan. “Tomorrow,” the bench, also comprising Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, said.