Why SC scrapped electoral bonds scheme: Key points to know

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bond scheme - a mechanism that allows anonymous funding to political parties. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud had on November 2 last year reserved its verdict in the matter. The Supreme court has striked down the electoral bonds scheme by terming it unconstitutional. #SupremeCourt #Verdict #ElectoralBonds #Explainer #IndianPolitics #LegalNews #JudicialReview #Transparency #CampaignFinance #GovernmentFunding #PoliticalDonations #Democracy #SCVerdict #ElectoralSystem #MoneyInPolitics #Accountability #PublicInterest #PoliticalReform #FinancialTransparency #LegalAnalysis ~PR.152~ED.102~GR.121~HT.96~

The SC on Thursday directed the SBI to stop issuing electoral bonds and submit the details of all donations made under the scheme to the Election Commission of...