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Electoral bonds scheme infringes upon right to information of voter: CJI Chandrachud

IANS | February 15, 2024 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Saying that financial contribution to a political party could lead to quid pro quo arrangements, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday said that the electoral bonds scheme by anonymizing contributions to the political parties infringe upon right to information of the voter provided under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.