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Delhi govt vs Centre: Elected government has power over services, L-G duty-bound to comply, says Supreme Court
The Delhi government scored a major victory today in its arduous power-struggle with the BJP-ruled Centre.
The Delhi government scored a major victory today in its arduous power-struggle with the BJP-ruled Centre as the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led dispensation, stating that the AAP regime has legislative and executive power over services— including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), except law and order, police and land—and the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) is duty-bound to comply with the elected government’s decision in this matter.
In a unanimous verdict, a five-judge Constitution bench of the Apex court which comprises of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud along with Justices MR Shah, Krishna Murari, Hima Kohli and P S Narasimha, ruled that the Delhi government must have control over services and the Lieutenant Governor is bound by its decision.
The bench observed that the Union Territory of Delhi has ‘sui generis’ (unique) character and has legislative and executive power over services and stated that if a democratically elected government’s responsibility towards the legislature and the electorate becomes diluted if it was denied control over its officers and the power to hold them to account.
The Supreme Court bench ruled that the L-G exercise powers under the administrative role as entrusted by the President, however, his executive powers can only extend to matters falling outside the scope of the legislative assembly, adding that the it does not mean administration over entire Delhi otherwise the purpose of having an elected government in the national capital stands defeated.
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The bench further stated that a democratically elected government shall have control over its officers and the power to hold them to account.
It noted that the officers will feel as if they aren’t accountable to anyone if they sense that the elected government has no power over them.
Observing that even though the Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) is not a full-fledged state and remains a federal entity, the top court stressed that it must be ensured that the Centre does not take over the governing power of the states, adding that the Union government’s power over certain subjects of the Concurrent List cannot be such that the functioning of the State is affected.
Earlier, on January 18, the Apex court had reserved its order in the plea filed by the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation following a split verdict by a two-judge bench on February 14, 2019.
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Delhi’s first woman auto driver attacked during road rage in Mehrauli
The first female auto driver from Delhi was attacked with stones and bricks by another auto-rickshaw driver in the Mehrauli area.
The first female auto driver from Delhi was attacked with stones and bricks by another auto-rickshaw driver in the Mehrauli area. The incident took place on September 24.
The victim Sunita Chaudhary, a resident of Malviya Nagar was chased and attacked. She suffered injuries on her face and leg in the shocking incident.
Sunita Chaudhary filed a complaint with the police, as per the complaint the conflict erupted when her auto had a minor collision with another driver’s auto. After a minor crash, the argument escalated with another auto driver and the assailant attacked her with stones.
Sunita tried to contact PCR at least 50 times but there was no response. She also contacted the police but nobody came for help, as per the reports.
When she picked up a passenger from Munirka to the Mehrauli bus stand, Chaudhary said that another auto-rickshaw carrying its own passenger scraped her vehicle. The incident happened in a crowded lane and resulted in damage to the left side of Chaudhary’s autorickshaw, she said.
After dropping off a passenger at the Mehrauli bus stand, she noticed another autorickshaw parked nearby. Being curious about the earlier rash driving by its driver, she approached him and asked for an explanation. Unfortunately, he became very angry and started hitting and kicking Chaudhary’s parked auto, causing even more damage. She has alleged this incident as an act of aggression.
While driving an auto, Chaudhary narrowly avoided being hit by a man driving an auto. Despite the presence of several bystanders, no one came to her aid as the man started throwing bricks and stones at her. Chaudhary has been working as an auto driver in the city for twenty years. The Mehrauli police station has registered a case against the man under sections 427, 341, 323, and 279 of the Indian Penal Code for causing damage, wrongful restraint, causing hurt, and reckless driving on a public road.
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Army officer beaten up, robbed in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, 2 held
An Indian Army Officer was beaten up and robbed by three people in Delhi’s Malviya nagar, as per the police.
An Indian Army Officer was beaten up and robbed by three people in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, as per the police.
According to police, the 48-year-old Army colonel asked for a lighter from one of the accused following which the accused started using foul language.
According to the senior police officer, the complainant Vinit Mahto told police that he went to Malviya Nagar’s Triveni complex in a car along with his friends after attending a seminar on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, he lodged a complaint with the Malviya Nagar police station. Vinit Mahto is a resident of Chanakyapuri in South Delhi.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police Chandan Cowdhary said that the victim reached the Triveni complex around 11:30 pm where he asked a person for a lighter but the latter started abusing the complainant and caught him from behind.
The Police Officer said that the victim pushed him following which he fell on the ground.
Later, the accused was joined by two more persons and they thrashed the Army officer mercilessly. They even took Rs 10000 cash, credit card, voter ID, mobile phones, and other items from the Mahto’s car.
They thrashed the complainant so badly that he became dizzy, the police officer added.
A case under sections 394, 411, and 34 of the IPC was registered at the Malviya Nagar police station, according to the DCP.
In addition, Chowdhary said that the two individuals, Mithun also known as Deepak (22) from Chirag Dilli and Mukul (28) from Jagdamba Camp in Sheikh Sarai, were caught during the inquiry. Two cell phones were discovered in their possession.
According to the police, the third accused is missing and they are trying to apprehend him.
On Wednesday, casualties were reported from Jammu and Kashmir, where Himayun Bhat, a deputy superintendent with Jammu and Kashmir Police along with Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhonack were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Anantnag, a southern sector of Jehlum Valley in Kashmir.
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Delhi Police uses Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan reference for road safety
Shah Rukh Khan could be seen riding a bike without a helmet in a video from the newly released film Jawan, which the police department intriguingly utilised in this post.
Delhi Police is well-known for employing creative and innovative methods to raise awareness. To reach internet users, the police frequently use memes. This time the police department used a quote from Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan and shared a special traffic caution on Twitter on Sunday.
The department shared the witty post with the caption, Bachcha, Bada Ya Jawan, Helmet Bacha Sakta Hai Jaan, which translates to, helmet can save a life, whether the wearer is children, old or young.
Shah Rukh Khan could be seen riding a bike without a helmet in a video from the newly released film Jawan, which the police department intriguingly utilised in this post.
Ever since the post has been shared it is going viral on the internet. The tweet has received over 9,600 views and many comments since it was posted. One user said, Delhi Police is also in full mood.
Another user appreciated the editor who created this post for Delhi Police, taking to X he said, Delhi police editing is of a different level, admin is a memer for sure. The third user found the video amazing and said wow.
Earlier, Nagpur police also used Jawan’s reference and posted an entertaining meme as part of a cybersecurity warning. The police authorities associated different Shah Rukh Khan cameos in Jawan with various password options.
Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh Police posted a meme asking two-wheeler drivers to always wear a helmet. The police agency posted a picture of SRK with a bandage over his head. Be it young or old, never forget a helmet before sitting on a two-wheeler, the caption urged.
Meanwhile, Jawan is doing great at the box office. After its release, the film is making every day a new record in terms of box office collection. Till now the film has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark globally.
