Delhi High Court dismisses PIL to increase funds for MCD Councillors

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking funds for Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) councillors, emphasizing that the allocation of funds is a matter of policy and not subject to judicial review. The court noted that the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the claim that the lack of funds was affecting the functioning of the MCD. The court’s decision underscores the importance of separating policy matters from judicial intervention and ensuring that PILs are based on substantial evidence.