Supreme Court order for the Kejriwal government

The Supreme Court has resolved the long-standing power struggle between Delhi Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over control of Delhi's services. Delhi has a distinct status as a union territory, and the court's ruling put to rest a contentious issue. The Supreme Court has ruled that the Delhi government has control over services, while the Centre has power over land, law and order. The court also stated that elected governments should have real power. The decision puts an end to a long-standing dispute between the two parties and clarifies the allocation of powers between the Centre and Delhi government. The Delhi government's governance since 2014 under the Aam Aadmi Party has been marked by a persistent power struggle with the Centre. The conflicting interests and assertive actions from both sides have led to a protracted and contentious relationship.

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