On 15th February, India's Supreme Court unanimously struck down the Central government's Electoral Bond scheme, which allowed for anonymous funding to political parties, as unconstitutional. The five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, ruled that the scheme violates the fundamental right to information, freedom of speech, and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The court emphasized the importance of transparency in political funding, stating that the State Bank of India (SBI) must disclose details of each electoral bond encashed by political parties, including the date of encashment and denomination, since April 12, 2019. This decision comes ahead of upcoming elections and is seen as a significant blow to the current funding campaigns. The judgment has been hailed by various political parties and leaders as a victory for democracy and transparency.
India's Supreme Court rules unconstitutional a scheme that Modi used to allow "individuals and companies to make unlimited and anonymous donations to political parties," secretly buying influence. https://t.co/YgWBA58lIb
VIDEO | "The allegations that are being raised against the Modi government is that the government is using the central agencies for harassing the opposition. So, that allegation has fallen flat. The Karnataka High Court has said that the (Kerala) Chief Minister's daughter had a… https://t.co/g9ECzlDFqd
#WATCH | Delhi: On Karnataka High Court's response to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter's company - Exalogic - that had approached the Court to prevent the SFIO investigation, Union Minister V Muraleedharan says, "This brings out the fact that those people who are corrupt,… https://t.co/aSSrAzIvVg
VIDEO | "I welcome the decision of Karnataka High Court to allow this investigation of this very scam of sitting CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter's company, receiving mysterious payments without delivering any service," says Union MoS @Rajeev_GoI on Karnataka High Court dismissing… https://t.co/vYZ7FqgvqS
#WATCH | Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "The Karnataka High Court today responded to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter's company - Exalogic - who had approached the Court to prevent the SFIO investigation. As I have repeatedly said before, there is absolutely no… https://t.co/O3YO5YRaWM
India’s Supreme Court has scrapped anonymous election donations, in a severe blow to funding campaigns ahead of elections. Here's what the surprise decision means and its impact on Modi's ruling party https://t.co/VBp0gfhTGy
India’s top court has declared the electoral bond system illegal. What are electoral bonds and why are they being criticised as 'undemocratic'? 🔗: https://t.co/Vmjua1vP6E https://t.co/v2rV7OgqlQ
In a pre-election move, the Modi government freezes the Indian National Congress' bank accounts. A severe blow to democracy. #DemocracyUnderAttack https://t.co/GRPs2YvVoF
VIDEO STORY | Opposition hails SC's Electoral Bonds verdict; BJP reacts cautiously Watch: https://t.co/jKDUjy2UtE Subscribe to PTI's YouTube channel for in-depth reports, exclusive interviews, and special visual stories that take you beyond the headlines. #PTIVideos
India’s Supreme Court has scrapped anonymous election donations, in a severe blow to funding campaigns ahead of elections. Here's what the surprise decision means and its impact on Modi's ruling party. https://t.co/eTAI0jx7ur
AAP leader #Atishi welcomes Supreme Court's #ElectoralBonds verdict. https://t.co/3UpOqQrvFC
'Unconstitutional, arbitrary': #SupremeCourt junks electoral bonds 5-0 The bench held that secret corporate funding of political parties, possibly for a quid pro quo, breached voters' right to information, adversely impacted purity of free and fair elections and polluted… https://t.co/IpOgXxxyKw
#WATCH | Raipur: On the Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond scheme, Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel says, "BJP has been saying that there have been no allegations against them. This is the biggest allegation that they gathered money with the help of electoral… https://t.co/4CnzyGIzWO
Why SC struck down Electoral Bonds and how parties reacted https://t.co/7KR3TfJtao
BJP Defends Electoral Bonds, Says Respects Supreme Court Verdict https://t.co/iYdXraHG9R https://t.co/NbDc7PxJpm
2 Key Issues Took Centre Stage As Court Struck Down Electoral Bonds Scheme https://t.co/c0ZS6uIfZT https://t.co/Yqml8XmqIs
Electoral Bonds: BJP's scheme for money whitening and legalised loot! #ModiElectoralBondScam https://t.co/SVXjCtcVBW
#ElectoralBonds brought for transparency in poll funding, we respect Supreme Court verdict: #BJP https://t.co/9LKwXDVPLy
"Still Long Way To Go": Ex Poll Body Chief On Electoral Bonds Verdict https://t.co/9sjSglVhey https://t.co/9dKIlGdtVK
'Majority electoral bonds went to ruling parties in states, Centre': Supreme Court #ElectoralBondsScheme https://t.co/YFo1RXHlCX
The Supreme Court judgment in the electoral bonds case is a huge boost for your right to information. And it comes at a time when the opposition and activists are alleging that the RTI system has been weakened #ElectoralBond #article19 #SupremeCourt https://t.co/0Uu5JIuIFW
What Is An Electoral Bond? How Do They Fund Political Parties? Read Here https://t.co/CvhfnSnHo0 https://t.co/dGmF7wxA36
#WATCH | Dehradun: On the Supreme Court's verdict on electoral bond, former Uttarakhand CM and Congress leader Harish Rawat says, "I salute this verdict of the Supreme Court... This decision is an important step towards the protection of the rights of both, the party in power and… https://t.co/mh9FZRAE8o
#WATCH | Bengaluru: On the Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond scheme, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge says, " ...the ball is in the Prime Minister's court, at least for this, I hope he comes out with his 'Mann ki Baat' on why he did it" https://t.co/iuYbCa83X2
#WATCH | Bihar: On the Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond scheme, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh says, "This judgement is like a storm. Through this, the SC has proved that the Narendra Modi government is a 'suit-boot-loot-jhooth' government. The electoral bond scheme was… https://t.co/IgjV3LiVi5
Big move from India’s Supreme Court today striking down electoral bonds! Think of them less as tradable securities (which they aren’t really) and more like the Indian equivalent of super PACs in the US and you’ll have a good idea of why this matters. https://t.co/6UQ5Oa8yvr
#SupremeCourt has declared that the #ElectoralBondScheme infringes on the right to information and the freedom of speech & expression under the Constitution, emphasizing that the scheme's purpose of curbing black money does not justify its infringement on information rights.… https://t.co/b9QgqTXAYW
"Great Boon For Democracy": Ex Poll Body Chief On Electoral Bonds Verdict https://t.co/7MGYzk8k1b https://t.co/jFdNzddm1y
"Great Victory For Transparency": P Chidambaram On Electoral Bonds Verdict https://t.co/hEQeQLqKoV https://t.co/o4ijTDCBpf
"Important Step In Ensuring Transparency": AAP On Electoral Bonds Scheme Verdict https://t.co/pCrbqfYPOo
Supreme Court's Electoral Bond Verdict Gives CPM A 'I Told You So' Moment https://t.co/2DxSNU8HIR
Electoral Bonds Violate Constitution's Article 19(1)(a): What Is The Law https://t.co/4vxY8hGldL
STORY | What is an electoral bond? READ: https://t.co/rBYwNXwQyC (PTI File Photo) #ElectoralBonds https://t.co/ni2qOq97kk
VIDEO | Five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud annulled the electoral bonds scheme for political funding in a landmark judgement earlier today. Here's what the Supreme Court said in its judgment: (n/1) https://t.co/cXXjZid1pW
VIDEO | Here’s what AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) said on the SC verdict on Electoral Bonds. “We welcome the Supreme Court’s historic decision. It was the BJP’s scheme to turn the black money into white, which has been now rejected,” he said.… https://t.co/JQ69sHJ8fj
VIDEO | Here's what Karnataka Deputy CM @DKShivakumar said on the Supreme Court's verdict on Electoral Bonds. "We fully salute them (Supreme Court) for their brave decision. I think the country needs such a change," he said. https://t.co/eUY6mOIO5g
India's Supreme Court bans anonymous political party sponsorship https://t.co/aWC4RHBXRQ https://t.co/JLijk486iG
Indian court strikes down party fundraising scheme in blow to Narendra Modi https://t.co/AGlLMGx6xR
Electoral Bonds: A willful tool of concealment, providing absolute exoneration from political accountability. #ModiElectoralBondScam https://t.co/VCgfpgaGOz
VIDEO | Here’s what former Uttarakhand Chief Minister @harishrawatcmuk said on the SC verdict on Electoral Bonds. “There was a lack of transparency and the opposition was completely in a disadvantageous position. Now, the situation will change,” he said. #ElectoralBonds https://t.co/UIjYaMyhgq
#WATCH | On the Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond scheme, CPI(M) Secretary-General Sitaram Yechury says, "CPM was the only petitioner, the only political party who had the locus-standi to argue against the electoral bonds. As a matter of principle, we are the only… https://t.co/JFzI3fzhzV
CPI(M) Politburo hails the historic judgment of the Supreme Court, which has struck down the electoral bonds scheme as unconstitutional. https://t.co/BUHlmuHrc3
Will Reinforce Power Of Votes Over Notes: Congress On Electoral Bonds Verdict https://t.co/mhkd9PWM1J https://t.co/Zfr9tjykVl
"SC has given a historic verdict and abolished BJP's black money conversion scheme, that is #ElectoralBondScheme:" Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Supreme Court's verdict https://t.co/ApaRb5g1hs
#WATCH | On the Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond scheme, Congress MP Randeep Surjewala says, "SC has given a historic verdict and abolished BJPs black money conversion scheme, that is the Electoral Bond Scheme..." https://t.co/YLJC1huJfE
VIDEO | Here’s what CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said on the SC verdict on Electoral Bonds. “We never accepted Electoral bonds. We always maintained and even now maintain that the ‘Electoral Bonds’ was the legalisation of the political corruption,” he said.… https://t.co/qrKoATU0Tj
SC stops electoral bonds scheme, asks SBI to provide poll bonds information on website https://t.co/Ck6CvlV9hw
The Supreme Court has issued a host of directions to the SBI on furnishing details of the electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India #ElectoralBonds https://t.co/QLDd0fCchO
#WATCH | Bengaluru: On the Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond scheme, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "I fully salute the SC for this brave decision. The country needs a wave of change..." https://t.co/1rYMYPqC89
SC strikes down electoral bonds scheme for political funding https://t.co/4HNVTZJ2zG
Supreme Court has shown courage in striking down the #ElectoralBond scheme, esp. in this political environment. Hard to imagine political class not resisting it. Hence, citizens need to speak up and strengthen the court’s order through public opinion. https://t.co/IwrIpTqsy1
#WATCH | On the Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond scheme, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal says, "This is a huge ray of hope not just for a, b or c political party but for democracy itself. It's a huge ray of hope for the citizens of this country. This whole scheme which… https://t.co/Qn2TE8a0aH
VIDEO | Here’s what Congress leader @Dr_Uditraj said on the SC verdict on Electoral Bonds. “Voters were not entitled to know the donor's name and number if anyone was used to donate to any political party. But now the Supreme Court has said that it is a violation of Article 19… https://t.co/oEXNydGGbr
VIDEO | Here’s what Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey said on SC verdict on Electoral Bonds. “It used to be kept hidden under the Electoral Bonds scheme, that from where the political parties and the government are receiving the funds, however, the Election Commission would… https://t.co/yC35atBQQ6
Electoral bonds scheme 2018 will have to be struck down as unconstitutional : CJI DY Chandrachud #ElectoralBonds https://t.co/JCQyaZwIeg
STORY | Verdict will reinforce power of votes over notes: Congress on SC judgement on electoral bond scheme READ: https://t.co/9R0wykqCTy https://t.co/b6TawqNn0Y
Long-awaited verdict is hugely welcome, will reinforce power of votes over notes: Congress on SC striking down electoral bond scheme. https://t.co/GC8cS3PHrB
VIDEO | Here’s what the petitioner Dr. Jaya Thakur said on the Supreme Court’s verdict on issuing Electoral Bonds. “The Right to Information Act gives us the right to ask about the donation (fund) money and if it doesn’t get disclosed then it’s definitely a violation. It is a… https://t.co/QioMCoJEQ5
Electoral bonds: Election Commission shall publish on its official website by March 13 information shared by SBI, says SC. #ElectoralBonds https://t.co/PT3s53nSSY
BREAKING: India's Supreme Court bans a controversial political funding tool just months before elections https://t.co/01rXxsnUfn https://t.co/Kz8TsLIHho
#WATCH | Advocate Prashant Bhushan says "The Supreme Court has struck down the Electoral Bond scheme and all the provisions that were made to bring it into effect have been struck down. They have held that this violates the fundamental right to information of citizens to know… https://t.co/wizF38Lvfj https://t.co/p0jF21bOAH
SBI must disclose details of each electoral bond enchased by political parties, including date of encashment, denomination: SC. https://t.co/TOENg9v8Yt
#WATCH | On SC's verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the legality of the electoral bonds scheme, Petitioner Jaya Thakur says, "Proceeding is underway & the court has not given a judgement yet. But the court said that it should be transparent. RTI is every citizen's right.… https://t.co/rVuey3RHnT
Electoral bond scheme: SC says it is violative of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of Constitution. SBI shall submit details of political parties which received contributions through electoral bonds since April 12, 2019 till date to EC: SC.… https://t.co/YDuqJ2bkl6
India's Supreme Court bans political donations through electoral bonds, in a severe blow to funding campaigns ahead of elections https://t.co/EaHJDVu87f
⚠️ INDIA'S SUPREME COURT SCRAPS OPAQUE ELECTION FUNDING SYSTEM (Reuters) India's Supreme Court on Thursday scrapped a seven year-old election funding system that allows individuals and companies to donate money to political parties anonymously and without any limits. The… https://t.co/ae4GeG1Yh8
Electoral bonds scheme: SC says fundamental right to privacy includes citizens' right to political privacy, affiliation. #ElectoralBonds https://t.co/WmvXCRV8O3
#BREAKING | Political parties relevant units in electoral process, information about funding of political parties essential for electoral choices, says Supreme Court https://t.co/2xe0jppg71
Five-judge SC bench assembles to pronounce verdict on pleas challenging validity of electoral bonds scheme. Electoral bonds scheme: CJI D Y Chandrachud says there are two separate but unanimous verdicts. #ElectoralBonds https://t.co/grbSrHxCPa
Breaking: #SupremeCourtofIndia #ElectoralBonds https://t.co/9sBBKuyNrs
🔴Watch LIVE: Supreme Court's Decision On Legal Validity Of #ElectoralBonds https://t.co/xdjUZ2nM4q
Supreme Court says it has delivered a unanimous verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the legal validity of the Central government’s Electoral Bond scheme which allows for anonymous funding to political parties. https://t.co/HkBIrDJr9O
What are India’s electoral bonds, the secret donations powering Modi’s BJP? https://t.co/nv6bVvcuDv
Supreme Court to deliver verdict tomorrow in Electoral Bonds case Sunil Prabhu reports https://t.co/tIfq9l6Nae
Supreme Court’s five-judge Constitution bench to deliver its verdict on 15th February on a batch of pleas challenging the legal validity of the Central government’s Electoral Bond scheme which allows for anonymous funding to political parties. https://t.co/59FQD1jntx