Today, On 21st August, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak appealed to the Delhi High Court after being denied permission to meet CM Arvind Kejriwal in jail. Pathak argued that the decision was arbitrary and lacked a valid basis, emphasizing the importance of access to political leaders in custody. The court scheduled further proceedings after hearing arguments from both sides.
The Supreme Court unanimously struck down the electoral bond scheme, citing violations of Article 19 of the Constitution due to undisclosed political funding. Ex-ASG Vikas Singh emphasized the need to fix the scheme’s flaws highlighted by the court before any revival attempts. The State Bank of India has been instructed to cease issuance and provide information to the Election Commission.
