polity hard Fill in the Blank

In Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (February 2024), the Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme holding it violated the voters' right to ______, implicit in Article 19(1)(a).

  1. privacy
  2. information
  3. equality
  4. association

Answer: information

ADR Case (February 2024): 5-judge Constitution Bench unanimously struck down Electoral Bonds Scheme (2018) and amended provisions of R.P. Act, IT Act. Held: (a) Anonymous political funding violates voters' right to know (implicit in Article 19(1)(a) - freedom of speech and expression), (b) Disproportionate impact on transparency and free/fair elections, (c) Potential for quid pro quo corruption, (d) Less restrictive alternatives available. Directed ECI to disclose bond donor-recipient details. Landmark transparency judgment reinforcing electoral democracy.

Topic Electoral Bonds Judgment - 2024
Exam Relevance Recent landmark case on political funding critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams
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