AAP vs LG: 'Anarchist' Kejriwal undermining SC and democracy, says BJP

Justice Sikri held that transfers and posting of officers of and above the rank of Joint Secretary are under the powers of lieutenant-governor and other officers are under the control of Delhi Govt

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Meanwhile, Kejriwal also said that Congress has virtually ruled out an alliance with AAP

The Congress has "more or less" ruled out an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday, a day after he had participated in a meeting with opposition leaders, including Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

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Watch: Kejriwal expresses disappointment over SC verdict

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SC verdict against constitution, democracy; will seek legal remedies, says Kejriwal

Claiming the Supreme Court's verdict is against "Constitution and democracy", Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Thursday said the AAP government will seek legal remedies.

 

He also alleged that the BJP-led central government is creating hurdles in the functioning of the AAP dispensation.

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BJP attacks Kejriwal, says the Delhi CM is undermining democracy and Supreme Court

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This verdict is against the constitution: Kejriwal 

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We will fight for full statehood and betterment of Delhi, says Kejriwal

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The Delhi govt should humbly accept the verdict, says BJP

The Delhi unit of the BJP on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court judgement and said it removes ambiguities in the powers of the Delhi government.

 

There should no scope for "confusion or conflict" and the AAP government should humbly accept the Supreme Court judgement, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta said.

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BJP welcomes SC judgment

AAP govt should humbly accept the Supreme Court judgement, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta said.

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AAP says SC judgment offers no clarity

It was unfortunate that there was no clarity in the Supreme Court judgement, said AAP, according to PTI

People of Delhi will continue to suffer, AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said

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Delhi govt and L-G should work together: SC

SC says that both elected government and Lieutenant Governor should work together in mutual respect for the welfare of people.

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'Electricity, revenue dept to come under Delhi govt'

Electricity department, revenue department, posting and transfer of Grade 3 & Grade 4 officer will come under Delhi government. In case of difference of opinion, L-G's view will prevail, says Lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay 

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Lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay on Delhi govt vs LG matter

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GNCTD can appoint public prosecutors: Justice Sikri

Justice Sikri holds that Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) can appoint public prosecutors. Commission of Inquiry will come under the L-G while Electricity Board will come under the Delhi government, according to ANI

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Justice Ashok Bhushan dissents on 'services' issue

Justice Ashok Bhushan dissents from Justice Sikri on the issue of 'Services' and says all the officers fall under the domain of the Central government.

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Supreme Court unanimously holds that the Centre has the power to set up Inquiry Commission

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Supreme Court refers the issue to a larger bench to decide whether the Delhi government or Lieutenant Governor should have jurisdiction over ‘services’