This episode is a collaboration with Grand Tamasha, an excellent podcast on the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture. Milan Vaishnav, the host of Grand Tamasha, joins us for this bonus episode. On 15 February 2024, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous landmark verdict, struck down the controversial electoral bonds scheme. Given that general elections are just around the corner, Milan discussed how this judgment will impact the financing of political parties in the largest democracy in the world. If you like our podcast, do consider supporting us with a donation at the link below: https://www.dakshindia.org/donate/
The DAKSH Podcast https://www.dakshindia.org/the-daksh-podcast/
Ajoy Sinha Karpuram, Why did the Supreme Court strike down the Electoral Bonds Scheme? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/supreme-court-electoral-bonds-verdict-9163729/
Arun Jaitley, Why Electoral Bonds are Necessary https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=175452
Association for Democratic Reforms & Anr.  Writ Petition (C) No. 880 of 2017 https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2017/27935/27935_2017_1_1501_50573_Judgement_15-Feb-2024.pdf
Part 1: Behind the BJP’s rise and rise, bonds, trusts and raids on corporates https://www.newslaundry.com/2024/02/20/behind-the-bjps-rise-and-rise-bonds-trusts-and-raids-on-corporates
DAKSH Podcast, Crime and Politics (Milan Vaishnav)https:www.dakshindia.org/crime-and-politics/
Milan Vaishnav, On electoral bonds, a short-lived celebration https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/on-electoral-bonds-a-short-lived-celebration-101708170676086.html
Press Release: Introduction of the Scheme of Electoral Bond https://www.dea.gov.in/sites/default/files/Electoral%20Bonds_Press%20RELEASE_2-1-2018.pdf

<p>This episode is a collaboration with Grand Tamasha, an excellent podcast on the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture. Milan Vaishnav, the host of Grand Tamasha, joins us for this bonus episode. On 15 February 2024, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous landmark verdict, struck down the controversial electoral bonds scheme. Given that general elections are just around the corner, Milan discussed how this judgment will impact the financing of political parties in the largest democracy in the world. If you like our podcast, do consider supporting us with a donation at the link below: <a href="https://www.dakshindia.org/donate/">https://www.dakshindia.org/donate/</a></p>
<ul>
<li>The DAKSH Podcast <a href="https://www.dakshindia.org/the-daksh-podcast/">https://www.dakshindia.org/the-daksh-podcast/</a></li>
<li>Ajoy Sinha Karpuram, Why did the Supreme Court strike down the Electoral Bonds Scheme? <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/supreme-court-electoral-bonds-verdict-9163729/">https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/supreme-court-electoral-bonds-verdict-9163729/</a></li>
<li>Arun Jaitley, Why Electoral Bonds are Necessary <a href="https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=175452">https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=175452</a></li>
<li>Association for Democratic Reforms &amp; Anr.  Writ Petition (C) No. 880 of 2017 <a href="https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2017/27935/27935_2017_1_1501_50573_Judgement_15-Feb-2024.pdf">https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2017/27935/27935_2017_1_1501_50573_Judgement_15-Feb-2024.pdf</a></li>
<li>Part 1: Behind the BJP’s rise and rise, bonds, trusts and raids on corporates <a href="https://www.newslaundry.com/2024/02/20/behind-the-bjps-rise-and-rise-bonds-trusts-and-raids-on-corporates">https://www.newslaundry.com/2024/02/20/behind-the-bjps-rise-and-rise-bonds-trusts-and-raids-on-corporates</a></li>
<li>DAKSH Podcast, Crime and Politics (Milan Vaishnav)<strong> </strong>https:<a href="http://www.dakshindia.org/crime-and-politics/">www.dakshindia.org/crime-and-politics/</a></li>
<li>Milan Vaishnav, On electoral bonds, a short-lived celebration <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/on-electoral-bonds-a-short-lived-celebration-101708170676086.html">https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/on-electoral-bonds-a-short-lived-celebration-101708170676086.html</a></li>
<li>Press Release: Introduction of the Scheme of Electoral Bond <a href="https://www.dea.gov.in/sites/default/files/Electoral%20Bonds_Press%20RELEASE_2-1-2018.pdf">https://www.dea.gov.in/sites/default/files/Electoral%20Bonds_Press%20RELEASE_2-1-2018.pdf</a></li>
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Welcome to the DAKSH podcast. DAKSH is a Bangalore-based non-profit dedicated to judicial reforms and access to justice in India. Through this series, we will critically examine India’s laws, judicial administration, the prison system, family law and other topics that we hope will help you understand our public institutions and your rights. Join us every Tuesday, as we discuss and decode this system.

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