Supreme Court questions 'selective confidentiality' in poll bonds

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised concerns on the "selective anonymity/confidentiality" that electoral bonds offer...

A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud verbally questioned Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta about his assessment as to why the "substantial portion" of donations go to the ruling party..

"Why is it that the ruling party gets the substantial part of donations?.

Speaking for the bench, Justice Sanjiv Khanna verbally questioned that "if there is any quid pro quo involved (between the donor and political parties receiving the donations), how can it be established"..

Justice Khanna verbally remarked that the "grey area" in the electoral bonds scheme is the "selective confidentiality" granted to the donor..