The State Bank of India (SBI) refused to disclose legal fees paid to Senior Advocate Harish Salve in the Electoral Bond Case, citing RTI Act sections 8(1)(e) and (j). The refusal led to concerns about transparency and accountability in financial transactions linked to significant legal matters. Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench instructed SBI to reveal all details related to Electoral Bonds, including purchasers’ names and purchase dates, due to concerns about transparency and accountability.
