Supreme Court Asks Centre to Clarify on Electoral Bonds Audit

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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
  • Following the SC verdict that struck down the electoral bonds scheme, the Court seeks details on auditing past transactions.

Background:

      • Electoral Bonds Scheme (2018) allowed anonymous political funding via SBI.

      • Struck down by the SC as unconstitutional due to lack of transparency.

    • Current Development:

      • The SC asks Centre and SBI to explain timelines and mechanisms for full disclosure.

    • Relevance to Democracy:

      • Transparency in political funding is essential to prevent crony capitalism.

      • Auditing past donations vital to uphold accountability.

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)

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