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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Supreme Court of India in Association for Democratic Reforms v.
- Union of India (15 February 2024) unanimously struck down the Electoral Bond Scheme as unconstitutional for violating the voter's right to information under Article 19(1)(a).
- On what constitutional ground was the Electoral Bond Scheme struck down?
- Which case and bench decided the matter?
- How was the Electoral Bond Scheme originally introduced?

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1. 15 February 2024

   Union of India () unanimously struck down the Electoral Bond Scheme as unconstitutional for violating the voter's right to information under Article 19(1)(a).

2. 2 January 2018

   The Electoral Bond Scheme was introduced through the Finance Act, 2017, notified on , as an instrument permitting anonymous donations to political parties.

3. 12 April 2019

   The Court directed the State Bank of India to cease issuing bonds immediately and to disclose to the Election Commission of India all details of bonds purcha…

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