Today, On 12th December, the Supreme Court ruled that requiring donees in gift deeds to provide lifelong, unpaid services to donors is unconstitutional and constitutes forced labor, violating fundamental rights. This decision emphasizes individual liberty, dismissing a case concerning a 1953 land gift and reinforcing the illegality of coercive agreements.
Answers to Why State Bank of India (SBI) has requested an extension until June 30 to disclose the identities of Electoral Bond donors to the Election Commission, postponing the disclosure until after the Lok Sabha elections in April-May, are here. SBI outlined logistical challenges, highlighting the complexities involved in complying with the Supreme Court’s directive, emphasizing transparency while safeguarding donor anonymity.
