Supreme Court Asks Centre to Clarify on Electoral Bonds Audit
Source: Page 6, The Hindu (National News)
Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 12 June 2025
Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 12 June 2025
Topic: GS2 – Polity and Governance |
Context |
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Background:
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Electoral Bonds Scheme (2018) allowed anonymous political funding via SBI.
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Struck down by the SC as unconstitutional due to lack of transparency.
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Current Development:
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The SC asks Centre and SBI to explain timelines and mechanisms for full disclosure.
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Relevance to Democracy:
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Transparency in political funding is essential to prevent crony capitalism.
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Auditing past donations vital to uphold accountability.
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Practice Question: Critically examine the implications of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Electoral Bonds Scheme for electoral transparency in India. (15 marks, 250 words) |