BLOOMING INSIGHTS

Introduction  In a landmark judgment delivered on February 15, the Supreme Court of India made a significant ruling regarding the electoral bond scheme, declaring it unconstitutional. The five-judge Constitution Bench unanimously struck down the scheme, emphasizing its violation of the right to information enshrined under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. Before decoding the judgement of sects understand the electoral bonds Electoral bonds are money instruments like promissory notes, which can be bought by companies and individuals in India from the State Bank of India (SBI) and donated to a political party, which can then encash these bonds. The bonds are only redeemable in the designated account of a registered political party. Before 2018 the donation were received through cash to make the system more transparent and accountable government come up with the scheme of electoral bond in 2018. The government had described the scheme as an “electoral reform” in a country movi...

Introduction In the grand tapestry of India's constitutional journey, it is not just the towering figures that deserve acknowledgment. Alongside the well-known architects of change, there exists a cadre of unsung leaders whose indomitable efforts and visionary contributions played pivotal roles in crafting the document that would govern the world's largest democracy. Shaping the Essence These unsung heroes, though obscured by the shadows of their more prominent counterparts, were instrumental in shaping the very essence of India's constitutional framework. Their commitment to the principles of diversity, justice, and social equality laid the groundwork for a democratic nation that aspired to include and uplift every citizen. The Quiet Architects In the labyrinthine process of drafting a constitution, these individuals were the quiet architects, weaving threads of experience, wisdom, and foresight into the fabric of a document that would stand the test of time. Their efforts...