“Wilful & Deliberate Disobedience”: BJP Councillor Withdraws Contempt Plea From SC Against Delhi Mayor, Directed to Approach HC

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.