Modi overturns SC judgment on Delhi "services" | लॉ वार्ता #16

On 11th May 2023, the Supreme Court of India directed that control over "services" in Delhi shall vest with the elected government. The Court noted that this was necessary in any democratic setup to ensure that civil servants carry out their duties with discipline. On 19th May 2023, the President of India promulgated an Ordinance to overturn the Supreme Court's judgment. The President instituted a 3-member authority to appoint all Group 'A' officers for Delhi. The authority consists of Delhi's Chief Minister and two Secretaries, and its decisions are to be taken by a majority of "members" present and voting.