Supreme Court Denies SBI Request for Electoral Bond Deadline Extension, Demands Details by Tomorrow
The bench had previously directed the State Bank of India to provide details on each electoral bond encashed by political parties before the scheme's recent cancellation.
Supreme Court to Hear SBI’s Plea for Extension on Electoral Bonds Disclosure
In addition to the plea seeking an extended deadline, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will also address a separate petition seeking contempt action against SBI in the same case.
Petition Filed In Supreme Court Over SBI’s Failure To Disclose Information Of Electoral Bonds Citing Voters’ Right
The State Bank of India (SBI) is accused of willful disobedience in the contempt petition filed with the supreme court, which also requests the start of contempt proceedings.
SBI Requests Supreme Court Extension for Submitting Electoral Bonds Data to Election Commission
SBI Seeks SC Deadline Extension to Disclose Electoral Bonds Info to Election Commission. Court Had Ordered Details by March 6, Publication by March 13.
Supreme Courts Puts Full Stop On Electoral Bonds Calling It ‘Unconstitutional’
Although the goal of the electoral bonds was to reduce the amount of black money in politics and increase transparency in donations, the Supreme Court ruled that these goals did not justify the bonds.
Supreme Court Declares Electoral Bonds Scheme Unconstitutional, Arbitrary, and in Violation of Article 14
Supreme Court directed the SBI to immediately cease the issuance of electoral bonds and ordered SBI to provide details to ECI and ECI will Publish them on Its Website
Supreme Court Explores ‘Selective Anonymity’ in Day 2 of Electoral Bonds Hearing
The court pointed out that while the government argues for anonymous donations to prevent a return to black money in political funding, the scheme provides only partial confidentiality and does not offer complete anonymity.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Expresses Concern Over Rama Navami-Related Violence
Jamaat feels that in any democracy, the government must take the people into confidence
