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Supreme Court Review 2024: Democracy on trial in an election year
We revisit notable judgements and petitions that occupied the top court’s attention during election season
21st Dec 2024
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What is the Form 17C petition in the Supreme Court all about?
Last week, the Court adjourned a request asking the ECI to publish turnout data within 48 hours of polling. Here’s an explainer
29th May 2024
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Proportionality: Tried and Tested
In ruling that the Electoral Bond Scheme is invalid, the Court applied the double proportionality test to balance between fundamental rights
19th Feb 2024
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Privacy v Transparency: The Electoral Bonds Story
What impact does the Electoral Bonds Scheme have on the Indian Democracy? What is the challenge against it?
15th Nov 2023
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Criminal Politicians: Court revisits ‘Public Interest Foundation’
Court reminds political parties of their duty to comply with directions intended to publicise criminal antecedents of electoral candidates.
21st Feb 2020
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Association for Democratic Reforms v Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Electoral Bond Scheme was unconstitutional for violating the right to information of voters.
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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Sanjiv Khanna CJI, B.R. Gavai J, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J