Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutional status and administrative powers of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) under Article 239AA of the Constitution of India. The Court held that while NCTD has a Legislative Assembly, it remains a Union Territory administered by the President through the Lieutenant Governor, who possesses overlapping powers with the elected government. The matter was deemed of significant constitutional importance, leading to its referral to a Constitution Bench under Article 143(5).