In Brief
This case involved nine appeals from the Delhi High Court concerning the powers of the Government of Delhi (GNCTD) under the Constitution's Article 239AA. The Supreme Court held that: (1) 'Services' (Entry 41 of List II) are not available to Delhi's Legislative Assembly and executive, belonging to the Union; (2) the Anti-Corruption Branch can investigate only GNCTD employees, not Central Government officials; (3) GNCTD is not the 'appropriate government' under the Commission of Inquiry Act 1952; (4) GNCTD can issue policy directions to the electricity regulator; (5) GNCTD can revise agricultural land circle rates but must communicate decisions to the Lieutenant Governor; and (6) the Lieutenant Governor must act on Council of Ministers' advice in appointing Special Public Prosecutors. The judgment clarified that Delhi's executive power is co-extensive with its legislative power, limited to areas where its Legislative Assembly can legislate.
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