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Informative Article | Law | India | Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024 | Rating: 5.2 / 10
Invalidation of India's Electoral Bonds Scheme by the Supreme Court: A Constitutional Analysis
Yashi Kishor
Abstract: This article examines the Supreme Court of India?s ruling against the Electoral Bonds Scheme, introduced in 2017 to finance political parties anonymously. The Courts unanimous decision highlighted the schemes violation of the right to information, its inadequacy in curbing black money in electoral financing, and its breach of free and fair election principles. This analysis explores the constitutional arguments, the impact on political donations, and the broader implications for transparency and democracy in India.
Keywords: Electoral Bonds Scheme, Supreme Court of India, Political Financing, Transparency, Constitutional Law
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024
Pages: 1319 - 1319