Today, On 1st October, BJP councillor Raja Iqbal Singh withdrew his contempt petition against Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi, following the Supreme Court’s recommendation to approach the High Court instead. The petition accused the mayor of disobeying a prior court order related to MCD Standing Committee elections, which were delayed beyond the required timeframe.
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The CBI requested custody of the owner of a coaching institute and others involved in the death of three UPSC aspirants due to waterlogging. The institute allegedly violated building usage regulations, leading to tragic deaths. The court ordered the accused to be remanded to CBI custody, citing the necessity of a thorough investigation.
Today, On 30th August, The Delhi High Court rejected the request to postpone MCD ward panel elections, prompting AAP councillors to withdraw their pleas. The court stated it does not have the authority to intervene in the election schedule set by the MCD commissioner. This decision allows the elections to proceed as planned on September 4.
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.
The Supreme Court today upheld the Delhi LG’s authority to appoint aldermen for the MCD, leading to criticism from AAP’s Sanjay Singh, who called it undemocratic. In contrast, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit supported the ruling, accusing AAP of ignorance or deceit. The decision has sparked a debate on democratic principles and the court’s rebuke of AAP.
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.
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Judicial Magistrate Vinod Kumar of Tis Hazari Courts today denied bail to SUV driver Manuj Kathuria and basement owners Tejinder Singh, Parvinder Singh, Harvinder Singh, and Sarabjeet Singh in the case of three civil services aspirants’ deaths. Delhi High Court questioned the police’s arrest of the driver and scheduled the next hearing for August 2.
A PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court calling for a “high-level” investigation into the deaths of three civil service aspirants caused by severe water-logging at a coaching center in Rajendra Nagar. The case, presented by Advocate Rudra Vikram Singh, will be heard by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela.
Today(on 26th July), the Supreme Court criticized the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for its failure to enforce Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, deeming Delhi’s waste situation a severe problem. The court directed the Union environment ministry to arrange a meeting with MCD and Delhi government officials to address the crisis. The issue will be further reviewed on September 6.
On Tuesday(16th July),The Delhi High Court has instructed civic bodies like MCD and DJB to conduct a joint inspection of the waterlogging issue at the Bar Council of Delhi office and submit a detailed report within a week. Persistent waterlogging during monsoons at the BCD office has prompted this directive, aiming to address the recurring inconvenience caused by muddy and sewage water accumulation.