Association for Democratic Reforms v. UoI (Electoral Bonds)
Association for Democratic Reforms v. UoI (Electoral Bonds) (Supreme Court of India (Constitution Bench), 2024-02-15) 2024 INSC 113 is a ruling on the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Section Article 19(1)(a). Electoral Bonds Scheme 2018 violates Article 19(1)(a) right to information. The Electoral Bonds Scheme, 2018 violates Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution which includes the right to know about political funding.
Holding
Electoral Bonds Scheme 2018 violates Article 19(1)(a) right to information.
Ratio
The Electoral Bonds Scheme, 2018 violates Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution which includes the right to know about political funding. Anonymity in political donations is not a legitimate state aim. SBI directed to disclose all bond purchases and redemptions.
Section(s) applied
- Section Article 19(1)(a)
Practitioner takeaway
Citizens' right to know political funding; bonds unconstitutional.
Citation
- Citation: 2024 INSC 113
- Court: Supreme Court of India (Constitution Bench)
- Date: 2024-02-15
- Outcome: allowed
- Reporter / Cause-list: 2024 INSC 113