The five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dr D Y Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, J B Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra during pronouncement of verdict on electoral bond scheme on Thursday.
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New Delhi: Following is the chronology of events in the case related to validity of the electoral bonds scheme, a mode of funding to political parties, in which a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a landmark verdict annulling it:
2017
The Electoral bond scheme was introduced in the Finance Bill.
Sep 14, 2017
NGO 'Association for Democratic Reforms', lead petitioner, moves SC challenging the scheme.
Oct 03, 2017
SC issues notices to Centre and EC on PIL filed by the NGO.
Jan 2, 2018
The Central government notifies the Electoral Bond Scheme.
Nov 7, 2022
The electoral bond scheme was amended to increase the sale days from 70 to 85 in a year where any assembly election may be scheduled.
Oct 16, 2023
SC bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud refers pleas against the scheme to a five-judge Constitution bench.
Oct 31, 2023
A five-judge Constitution bench headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud commences hearing on pleas against the scheme.
Nov 2, 2023
SC reserves verdict.
Feb 15, 2024
SC delivers unanimous judgement annulling the scheme, saying it violates Constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression as well as the right to information.