Supreme Court Upholds Delhi LG's Power to Appoint 10 MCD Aldermen on Aug 5

Aug 5, 2024, 05:11 AM

On Aug 5, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the decision of the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) to independently nominate 10 aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). This ruling rejects the plea by the Delhi government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which argued that the LG must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers for such appointments. The court clarified that the LG does not need the government's advice for appointing aldermen to the MCD, marking a significant setback for the AAP government.