The 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections saw a historic BJP victory, ending AAP’s two-term rule as the party secured 48 out of 70 seats. AAP’s defeat was fueled by continuous clashes with the LG, bureaucratic confrontations, and the high-profile Liquor Scam, which tarnished its anti-corruption image. The Supreme Court’s rulings on Delhi’s governance and the GNCTD (Amendment) Act, 2023 further shifted power dynamics. With BJP now in charge, Delhi awaits stable governance and development without political conflicts.
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 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.
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 21) extended the tenure of former Delhi High Court judge Justice Jayant Nath as the interim chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) even after he attains the superannuation age of 65 years. In a bid to resolve the impasse between the AAP-led Delhi government and the office of Lieutenant Governor (LG), the top court, on its own, had appointed Justice Nath as the interim chairperson of the DERC on August 4, 2023.
A special division bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court will hear a plea challenging the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to nominate five members to the Legislative Assembly. The petition argues that this power should require the advice of the council of ministers, citing constitutional concerns.
Today, On 14th October, the Supreme Court refused to hear a petition contesting the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to nominate five MLAs to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court first. Concerns were raised about undermining the electoral mandate, but the legal challenge can continue at the High Court level.
With Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election results due Today (Oct 8), the question of whether Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha can nominate five members to the UT Assembly, increasing its strength from 90 to 95, is a key concern. The BJP, NC, and Congress hold differing views on this. In the event of a fractured verdict, the L-G’s power to nominate these members could significantly impact government formation.
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The General Administration Department (GAD) declared Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s directive for Minister Atishi to hoist the national flag on Independence Day as legally invalid and inactionable. Tihar authorities also criticized Kejriwal’s letter to the lieutenant governor, stating it violated prison rules. The matter has been referred to a higher authority for further instructions.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the lieutenant governor’s authority to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi could intensify the turf war between AAP and BJP. The ruling may hamper the AAP’s efforts to secure funds from the standing committee and strain the relationship between the LG’s office and the AAP-led Delhi government.
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