In Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (2024), the Supreme Court struck down the El…

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In Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (2024), the Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme holding it violated which fundamental right?

Right to Equality (Article 14)
Right to Freedom of Speech (Article 19)
Right to Information (implicit in Article 19)
Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

Answer: Right to Information (implicit in Article 19)

ADR Case (2024): 5-judge bench unanimously struck down Electoral Bonds Scheme (2018): (a) Anonymous political funding violates voters' right to know (implicit in Article 19(1)(a)), (b) Disproportionate impact on transparency and free/fair elections, (c) Potential for quid pro quo corruption. Directed ECI to disclose bond donor-recipient details. Landmark transparency judgment reinforcing electoral democracy.

Topic Political Funding - Electoral Bonds Judgment

Exam Relevance Recent landmark case on political funding critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

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In Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (2024), the Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme holding it violated which fundamental right?