Today, On 3rd February, A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar dismissed the appeal against the Karnataka High Court’s decision to quash the FIR filed against Nalin Kateel. After reviewing the complaint, the Bench found it to be “full of assumptions.” The Court emphasized that there was no sufficient basis to continue with the FIR. The ruling marks a significant development in the legal proceedings involving Kateel.
A new petition in the Supreme Court seeks a review of its August 2, 2024 ruling that dismissed calls for confiscating Rs 16,518 crore received under the Electoral Bond Scheme. The petitioner argues the scheme is unconstitutional per a prior ruling and calls for clarification on the judgment’s retrospective application to nullify the scheme and funds collected.
In 2024, India’s Supreme Court dealt with numerous landmark rulings, focusing on personal liberty, places of worship disputes, and electoral reforms. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna emphasized efficiency, reforming case backlogs. Notable cases included prohibitions on religious site surveys, striking down electoral bonds, and addressing environmental pollution. The court’s decisions significantly influenced legal frameworks and societal issues.
Today(on 2nd August),The Supreme Court has refused to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged ‘quid pro quo’ deals in the Electoral Bond Scheme. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s bench is assessing the matter. The court had previously declared the scheme unconstitutional for not disclosing political party funding, prompting the State Bank of India to stop issuing the bonds.
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL seeking a court-monitored investigation into the electoral bonds scheme on July 22. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra scheduled the hearing after reviewing submissions from lawyer Prashant Bhushan representing Common Cause and CPIL.
Today, On 12th July, The Chief Justice of India agreed to consider listing a PIL seeking an SIT probe into the Electoral Bond Scheme, acknowledging concerns about transparency and legality. The plea calls for investigating funding sources of companies that donated to political parties and recovering funds from “quid pro quo” arrangements. The Supreme Court has assured priority for an early hearing.
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Today (14th May): Two NGOs have urged the Supreme Court for a court-monitored investigation into alleged “quid pro quo” instances in the electoral bonds scheme involving political parties, corporate entities, and investigative agencies. This comes after the scheme was deemed unconstitutional. They seek recovery of funds from companies involved in such arrangements and emphasize the need for thorough investigation.
The Supreme Court’s recent invalidation of the electoral bonds scheme highlights the balance between privacy and transparency in political funding. The decision emphasizes the crucial role of judicial review in safeguarding fundamental rights and underscores the significance of public access to information about political contributions. This ruling signifies the evolving nature of law and democracy.
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 of India, presided over by a Constitution Bench including Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, is rigorously examining the electoral bonds scheme, which has stirred debate over its implications for transparency in political donations. The apex court’s ongoing hearing addresses a batch of […]