New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the law that gives the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi control over services in the national capital.
A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra said the Delhi government has already challenged the amended law and no fresh PIL was needed.
“Why have you come here...The Delhi government has already challenged it,” the bench said, adding it may consider imposing a cost on the petitioner and this led to withdrawal of the PIL.
While refusing to entertain the PIL filed by lawyer Mukesh Kumar in his personal capacity, the bench made clear that its order will not "affect the pendency" of earlier petition of the Delhi government.
Parliament recently cleared the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023, also known as the Delhi Services Bill, that gave the LG sweeping control over service matters. After the President gave her assent, the bill became a law. (Agencies)
