Delhi vs Centre: Supreme Court delivers split verdict on control of services, refers it to larger bench

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Delhi vs Centre: Supreme Court delivers split verdict on control of services, refers it to larger bench

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on the contentious issue of control of services in the National Capital Territory in the tussle between the Delhi government and the Centre and referred the matter to a larger benchnnA two-judge bench comprising Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan, however, agreed on their views on disputes pertaining to the anti-corruption branch, setting up of commission of inquiry, control over electricity boards, land revenue matters and appointment of pubic prosecutors.nnThe apex court also upheld the Centre’s notification that its employees cannot be probed in corruption cases by ACB of Delhi governmentnnThe top court also said that instead of the LG, the Delhi government will have the right to appoint public prosecutors or law officers.nnSource: Press Trust of India

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