The Supreme Court pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for continuing the colonial-era system of appointing bureaucrats’ spouses as ex-officio office-bearers in cooperative bodies. The court directed the state to amend laws and shift towards democratic, elected governance structures.
Today(on 5th August), The Supreme Court of India is set to rule on the AAP-led Delhi government’s plea against the LG’s nomination of aldermen to the MCD without consulting the council of ministers. The decision will impact the balance of power between elected representatives and appointed officials in Delhi’s governance.
