From a case that has sparked opinions and incited reactions from every section of society, comes another surprise decision. Delhi Lt-Governor Najeeb Jung has appointed a new legal team to represent the Delhi Police in Kanhaiya Kumar’s bail petition..As reported by IBN Live just ahead of Kumar’s bail plea hearing, Jung has ordered the removal of Rahul Mehra as the counsel for Delhi Police, which will now be represented by ASG Tushar Mehta, ASG Sanjay Jain, Anil Soni and Shailendra Babbar..The issue was taken up even during the bail hearing today, when ASG Mehta submitted in Court that Mehra had been removed by the Lt-Governor. Delhi Police had opposed Kanhaiya’s bail in court..While Mehra has given a statement that he will continue to appear in the case as a standing counsel for the state government, it remains to be seen whether the LG’s decision will spark another round of dissent and further strain the bitter relationship between the Centre and the AAP-led Delhi government.
From a case that has sparked opinions and incited reactions from every section of society, comes another surprise decision. Delhi Lt-Governor Najeeb Jung has appointed a new legal team to represent the Delhi Police in Kanhaiya Kumar’s bail petition..As reported by IBN Live just ahead of Kumar’s bail plea hearing, Jung has ordered the removal of Rahul Mehra as the counsel for Delhi Police, which will now be represented by ASG Tushar Mehta, ASG Sanjay Jain, Anil Soni and Shailendra Babbar..The issue was taken up even during the bail hearing today, when ASG Mehta submitted in Court that Mehra had been removed by the Lt-Governor. Delhi Police had opposed Kanhaiya’s bail in court..While Mehra has given a statement that he will continue to appear in the case as a standing counsel for the state government, it remains to be seen whether the LG’s decision will spark another round of dissent and further strain the bitter relationship between the Centre and the AAP-led Delhi government.