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Electoral Bonds Scheme
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Law
Abstract
The Electoral Bond Scheme, introduced by the Government of India in 2018, represents a significant policy shift in the arena of political funding. Aimed at fostering transparency in political donations while ensuring the anonymity of donors, the scheme has generated extensive debate and controversy. This abstract delves into the rationale, framework, implementation, and constitutional concerns of the Electoral Bond Scheme, alongside its impact on electoral transparency and democratic accountability in India.
Keywords
Democracy, Bonds, Accountability, Scheme, Transparency
References
[1] SC Observer: Constitutionality of Electoral Bond Scheme: https://www.scobserver.in/cases/association-for-democratic-reforms-electoral-bonds-case- background/
[2] Byju’s: SC strikes down Electoral Bond Scheme: https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/electoral- bonds-upsc-notes/
[3] Drishti IAS: Electoral Bonds: https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/electoral-bonds-12
[4] Nirmal Bang: Electoral Bonds: Working, Conditions, Advantages & Limitations: https://www.nirmalbang.com/knowledge-center/electoral-bonds.html
[5] Lexology: Electoral Bonds Held Unconstitutional by Supreme Court: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f2107762-d93e-45e5-9f24-7d2252e0d38e
How to cite this paper
@article{1706897,
author = {Dhruv Vijay},
title = {Electoral Bonds Scheme},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {7},
pages = {188-193},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1706897.pdf},
abstract = {The Electoral Bond Scheme, introduced by the Government of India in 2018, represents a significant policy shift in the arena of political funding. Aimed at fostering transparency in political donations while ensuring the anonymity of donors, the scheme has generated extensive debate and controversy. This abstract delves into the rationale, framework, implementation, and constitutional concerns of the Electoral Bond Scheme, alongside its impact on electoral transparency and democratic accountability in India.},
keywords = {Democracy, Bonds, Accountability, Scheme, Transparency},
month = {January},
}