Electoral bonds scheme

Supreme Court Petition Seeks SIT Probe into Alleged Quid Pro Quo via Electoral Bonds

A recent plea filed in the Supreme Court has requested a court-monitored probe into suspected instances of "apparent quid pro quo" by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The Quid pro quo allegedly involves political parties, corporates, and officials of investigating agencies in donations facilitated through electoral bonds. The plea, advocated...

“Those Celebrating Will Soon Regret It”: PM’s Remarks On Electoral Bonds Data

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed various issues ranging from electoral bonds to regional politics in a recent interview, emphasizing his government's stance and defending its actions. In response to queries regarding the electoral bond controversy, the Prime Minister refuted claims of setback to his government, asserting that no system...

Electoral bonds scheme ‘unconstitutional’: Supreme Court invalidates poll funding system

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bond scheme - a mechanism that allows anonymous funding to political parties. Election bonds: what are they? Electoral bonds are legal tender that can be bought by individuals or businesses in India and function similarly to promissory notes or bearer bonds....