The Supreme Court has delivered its final verdict in the favour of Arvind Kejriwal, finally putting an end to the ongoing power tussle in the national capital between the Aam Aadmi Party government and the Centre, represented by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.
The Kejriwal government had last year moved the apex court, accusing the Centre of encroaching upon the authority of the elected government through the L-G.
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11:40 AM: Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit told ANI: "I think what SC has said is very clear. As per Article 239 (AA) of the Constitution, Delhi is not a state,it is a UT. If Delhi Government & LG don't work together then Delhi will face problems. Congress ruled Delhi for 15 years, no conflict took place then."
11:35 AM: It's a landmark judgement by Supreme Court. Now Delhi Government will not have to send their files to L-G for approval, now work will not be stalled. I thank the SC, its a big win for democracy: Manish Sisodia, Delhi Deputy CM to ANI
11:30 AM: Reacting to the verdict, Soli Sorabjee,former Attorney General of India told ANI, "It's a good verdict by Supreme Court. LG and Delhi Govt have to work harmoniously,'can't always have confrontation. Daily squabbles are not good for democracy. I welcome the decision."
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11:20 AM: LG cannot send every difference of opinion to President. Interpretation of Constitution should be based on the need of the time: Justice Bhushan
11:10 AM: LG has the substantial power to work on aid and advice of the council of ministers. There is no space for absolutism or anarchy in our Constitution : Justice Chandrachud
11:05 AM: LG should understand that the real power is vested with the elected representatives: Justice D Y Chandrachud.
11:00 AM Union has exclusive powers over land, police and public order, in all other areas, Delhi govt has power.
10:55 AM Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra says, "the relationship between Centre and State Government should be healthy." He also remarked that the L-G must work harmoniously with the state, while constantly aligning with the Council of Ministers.
10:50 AM L-G is bound by act and advise of council of ministers. He cannot act in a mechanical manner and has no independent decision making power and cannot behave as an obstructionist: CJI Dipak Misra
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10:40 AM Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra says 'The relationship between Centre and State Govt should be healthy'
10:35 AM Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra says 'Obeying the constitution is everybody's duty and responsibility'
10:30 AM: There should be a collective responsibility between state and centre, constitution federalism is important: CJI, reports TNIE legal correspondent Kanu Sarda.