Today, January 2nd, the Supreme Court heard a case from the Delhi government asking to restart the “Farishtey Dilli Ke” scheme, which has been inactive for over a year due to unpaid bills. Justice B.R. Gavai stressed the importance of settling the ongoing disagreements between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor (LG). The scheme, started in 2019, offers free treatment for road accident victims and rewards people who help them.
The Delhi government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party, has filed 10 petitions against the lieutenant governor (LG) in the Supreme Court between April 2023 and May 2024. These petitions cover various issues, including challenges to the GNCTD Act, appointment disputes, and funding for welfare schemes, reflecting ongoing legal tensions between the two entities.
