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.
The Supreme Court is set to announce its decision on the 100% verification of EVM-VVPAT tomorrow. This verdict holds significant implications for electoral transparency and could impact future elections in India. The ruling coincides with the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, involving 88 constituencies. The decision will be made at approximately 10:30 am.