The court upheld as “legal” the Ministry of Home Affairs’ notifications of May 21, 2015, and July 23, 2015, authorising the LG to exercise powers in relation to services and directing the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) police not to take cognisance of offences against Central government officials.
The court said the notifications were limited to the officials of the Central Government under the Prevention of Corruption Act and were “perfectly in order”. Thus, the apex court confirmed the Delhi High Court’s finding that the ACB’s jurisdiction is confined to Delhi officials and statutory bodies and does not extend to Central government officials.
