Thu, Apr 11, 2024
On March 11, the court dismissed the SBI's petition seeking an extension of the deadline and ordered it to disclose the details of the electoral bonds to the EC by the close of business hours on March 12.
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Mon, Mar 18, 2024
A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud referred to the April 2019 interim order passed by the apex court in the case.
Tue, Mar 12, 2024
State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday evening submitted to the Election Commission the details of entities which had purchased the now-scrapped electoral bonds and political parties which received them, as it complied with the Supreme Court order to furnish information.
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
In a historic verdict, the Supreme Court of India declares the electoral bond scheme unconstitutional, citing violations of citizens' right to information. Led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the five-judge bench emphasizes transparency in political funding and directs the State Bank of India to cease bond issuance immediately. The judgment highlights concerns over potential influence on policy decisions and underscores the need for transparent funding methods in Indian politics.
Fri, Apr 12, 2019
The Supreme Court Friday directed all political parties to disclose details of donations received via electoral bond. Watch full video to know more.
Fri, Jun 29, 2018
The Electoral Bonds shall be encashed by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the Authorized Bank, the statement said. In the 4th phase of sale, State Bank of India (SBI) has been authorised to issue and encash Electoral Bonds through its 11 Authorised Branches between July 2 and July 11, 2018.
Mon, Feb 13, 2017
"Political party is not a commercial venture. Please remember in a democracy, it is the people who must fund the political parties. If you want a party-based democracy, political parties must be funded by people," he said here while responding to a question on why political parties are exempted from paying income tax.
Sat, Feb 11, 2017
"All finance ministers have a perpetual desire (of lower rate) but at the end of the day we all respect the decision that the RBI takes," he said after addressing customary board meeting post Budget.
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