The Supreme Court on July 4 stepped in to defer the swearing-in of former Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Umesh Kumar, as Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairperson.
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud issued notice to the Centre in a challenge by the Delhi Government against the appointment of Justice Kumar. The court listed the case for hearing on July 11.
The court sought the assistance of the Attorney General of India, observing that the case raised questions about the validity of Section 45D of the National Capital Territory of Delhi(Amendment) Ordinance 2023, promulgated on May 19. The provision gave the Lieutenant Governor the final say in appointments to Commissions and Tribunals in the capital.
