Surprisingly, CM Kejriwal will not be present in the court when the court would pronounce its judgement as he is in Dharamsala for a 10-day-long vipasna session.
The court would decide on two main factors, the first being if L-G is bound to follow the instructions by Delhi Government. A heated debate erupted between the two when L-G Jung refused to follow the orders of the Chief Minister over an issue.
In May 2015, the Central sent a notification which said, “Anti-corruption branch cannot investigate upon Central Government officials. Also, that ACB isn’t under the Government of Delhi”. Post which, the Delhi Government challenged the Central Government’s notification.
In July 2015, L-G Najeeb Jung elected MK Meena as ACB head against Kejriwal’s will. Centre Government said that “ACB is a police station who would report to the Lieutenant Governor”.
In August 2015, Kejriwal accused the Sheila government of indulging in a vehicle scam by giving fake certificates to commercial vehicles, post which the CM set up a SIT on the same. After that Kejriwal’s right as a CM were challenged in a PIL filed in the HC.
Who has to say what, in this tug-of-war:
- Central Government claimed that Delhi is a capital of the country; hence all the rights cannot be given to Delhi Government.
- Central Government claims that L-G works as per orders of the Centre. Whereas, the Delhi Government believes that since it has been elected by the people therefore the real boss is CM.
- Central Government has given L-G, the right to take decision whereas; the Delhi Government wants L-G to obey its orders.
- According to Central government, Anti-corruption branch falls under L-G. Whereas, Delhi Government claims that it falls under them.