2024 Latest Caselaw 162 SC

Citation : 2024 Latest Caselaw 162 SC
Judgement Date : 15 Mar 2024
Case No : #

Case Number: Miscellaneous Application Diary No. 11805 of 2024; Miscellaneous Application No. 486 of 2024; Writ Petition (Civil) No. 880 of 2017

Court: Supreme Court of India

Date of Judgment: March 15, 2024

Judges:

• Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud (Chief Justice)
• Sanjiv Khanna
• B.R. Gavai
• J.B. Pardiwala
• Manoj Misra

Key Points:

1. The Election Commission of India (ECI) filed an application seeking further directions regarding the data filed before the court.
2. The court had directed the ECI to upload the data on its website, assuming that a copy of the data was available with the ECI. However, it was revealed that the ECI did not retain a copy of the data since it was placed before the court in sealed custody.
3. ECI requested the return of the data to comply with the court’s order. The request was not opposed by the petitioners’ counsels.
4. The court directed the Registrar (Judicial) to scan and digitize the data, return the originals to ECI, and upload the data on its website by March 17, 2024.
5. Notice was issued to the State Bank of India (SBI) regarding the disclosure of alpha-numeric numbers of Electoral Bonds purchased and redeemed by political parties. A Senior Officer of SBI responsible for managing the details of the bonds was directed to be present on the next date of hearing.

Conclusion: The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India to upload certain data on its website and issued notice to the State Bank of India regarding the disclosure of Electoral Bond details. The case highlights the court’s efforts to ensure transparency in electoral processes and financial transactions related to political parties.

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