**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this screengrab from @SupremeCourtBarAssociation via Youtube on May 21, 2025, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during an event to release a book on 75 years of Supreme Court and mark Rs 50 crore Group Mediclaim collection, in New Delhi. (@SupremeCourtBarAssociation/YT via PTI Photo)(PTI05_21_2025_000313B)
New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Delhi government to withdraw seven cases filed by the erstwhile AAP government against the Centre and Lieutenant Governor over issues including the control over services in the capital.A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Agustine George Masih took note of the submissions of Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the BJP-led government, and allowed the plea.
A lawyer raised the issue of payment of pending fees of the advocates engaged during the AAP rule.
The law officer assured the bench that all pending fees would be paid.
On May 22, the seven bitterly-contested cases filed by the erstwhile AAP-led Delhi government against the Centre and the LG were sought to be withdrawn from the top court. PTI SJK SJK AMK AMK
