Arvind Kejriwal s arrest during the election season and ED custody has led to significant uncertainties regarding Delhi s governance, AAP s future, and EC s role in maintaining fair elections amidst international observations, potentially reshaping the political landscape. It s quite impossible for Kejriwal to discharge his duties and responsibilities as CM while under arrest, even if he is later placed under judicial custody where the jail manual will apply.
The Supreme Court of India has refused to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the law that gives the lieutenant governor of Delhi control over services in the national capital. The court stated that the Delhi government has already challenged the law and that no fresh PIL was needed. The court may consider imposing costs on the petitioner. The PIL was subsequently withdrawn, but the court clarified that its order would not affect the ongoing petition by the Delhi government. The matter is currently pending in the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL challenging the law establishing pre-eminence of lieutenant governor over the elected dispensation in controlling services in the national capital.
Constitution benches of the Supreme Court have played a key role in laying down the law of the land. If a case is likely to have a larger national impact, or it is likely to decide the law for good, a constitution bench is formed.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday attacked the BJP-led Centre, saying the ordinance on services matter was brought as money power and the threat of the ED and the CBI failed in Delhi.