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Delhi not a state but L-G bound by advice of elected govt: SC Bhagyashree Mulashiya credit to TheQuint 7/4/2018 2:03:17 AM The Supreme Court has said that Delhi cannot be given the status of a 'state' but Lieutenant Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the elected Delhi government. CJI Dipak Misra said that L-G cannot act independently unless where the Constitution allows. This comes after the AAP moved the court over Centre and Delhi government's power tussle matter.

Delhi not a state but L-G bound by advice of elected govt: SC

Bhagyashree Mulashiya credit to TheQuint 7/4/2018 2:03:17 AM

The Supreme Court has said that Delhi cannot be given the status of a 'state' but Lieutenant Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the elected Delhi government. CJI Dipak Misra said that L-G cannot act independently unless where the Constitution allows. This comes after the AAP moved the court over Centre and Delhi government's power tussle matter.