The Supreme Court Today issued notice to the State Bank of India for not disclosing electoral bond numbers, aligning with a directive to enhance transparency in political financing. The released data reveals significant contributions from companies and individuals to major political parties, highlighting the widespread use of electoral bonds. This move aims to promote transparency and informed discussions in Indian politics.
Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday has made public the data pertaining to electoral bonds, as submitted by the State Bank of India (SBI). The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday (March 14) has made public the data pertaining to electoral bonds, as submitted by the State Bank of India (SBI). This action […]
SBI today submitted a compliance affidavit to the Supreme Court regarding the electoral bonds scheme. Out of 22,217 bonds purchased, 22,030 have been redeemed. Any unredeemed bonds were redirected to the Prime Minister’s relief funds. The Supreme Court has mandated disclosure of donor identities, amounts donated, and recipients of funds.
The Supreme Court Bar Association publicly disavows President Adish Aggarwala’s request to the President of India for a presidential reference on the electoral bonds case, regarding it as an attempt to undermine the Supreme Court’s authority. This move raises concerns about the integrity and independence of legal institutions, leaving lingering questions about Aggarwala’s motivations.
The State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday (February12) submitted the Electoral Bonds data to the Election Commission of India (ECI), in adherence to a strict directive from the Supreme Court issued the previous day. The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association has requested the President, Droupadi Murmu, requesting that the judgment of the […]