As some parties did not disclose poll bond donors, SC sought their ‘detailed particulars’ in April 2019 order.

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As some parties did not disclose poll bond donors, SC sought their ‘detailed particulars’ in April 2019 order.

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La Excellence IAS Academy | March 18, 2024 | Indian Polity



Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity Topic: Rights issues, Issue: Electoral Bonds

Context: The Supreme Court had ordered political parties benefiting from the electoral bonds scheme to disclose detailed donor particulars to the Election Commission in April 2019.

Key Issues:

  • A recent data release showed many parties did not reveal donor identities despite the court’s directive.
  • Bench demands SBI to explain omission of alphanumeric serial numbers of electoral bonds.
  • Court seeks full disclosure, including donor details, denomination, and redemption dates.

Source: The Hindu

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