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5d ago

Supreme Court Approves BJP-Led Delhi Government’s Withdrawal of Seven AAP-Era Legal Cases

The move formally ends longstanding legal disputes over the Lieutenant Governor’s authority in key governance areas, reflecting a shift in Delhi’s administrative approach under new leadership.

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Delhi govt moves SC to withdraw 7 cases filed during AAP rule challenging L-G's authority
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court has allowed the BJP-led Delhi government to withdraw seven cases filed by the previous AAP administration that challenged the Lieutenant Governor’s authority.
  • The withdrawn cases addressed disputes over solid waste management, Yamuna river cleaning, and the validity of the GNCTD (Amendment) Act, 2023, among other issues.
  • The cases included challenges to the Lieutenant Governor’s role in committees, funding allocations, and bureaucratic appointments, which were previously contested by the AAP government.
  • Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih approved the withdrawal after Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati stated the matters no longer required judicial intervention.
  • This decision marks a significant policy realignment under the BJP-led administration, signaling a shift in Centre-Delhi relations and governance priorities.