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february 2023

Supreme Court of India · 2023-02-17

Shelly Oberoi vs Office Of Lieutenant Governor Of Delhi

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Shelly Oberoi
Respondent
Office Of Lieutenant Governor Of Delhi
Bench
Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the delay in the election of the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi following the 2022 elections. The Court exercised jurisdiction under Article 32 of the Constitution to ensure the timely conduct of the Mayor's election, which had not occurred over two months post-elections. The judgment emphasizes the importance of constitutional and statutory provisions for municipal governance and the Court's role in safeguarding these processes. The Court directed appropriate measures to ensure the election of the Mayor without further delay.

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