SBI Fails To Submit Details Of Poll Bonds As Supreme Court Deadline Ends
- The State Bank of India has not disclosed details of electoral bonds to political parties by the Supreme Court's deadline.
- SBI requested an extension to disclose bond details, but the plea has not been heard yet by the apex court.
- The bank's reluctance to provide information on donors and party contributions has led to a contempt petition.
15 Articles
15 Articles
Contempt plea in SC against SBI’s prayer for time extension to disclose electoral bond details
A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the submissions made by lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who appeared in the court on behalf of NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), that he was seeking initiation of contempt proceedings in the case.
Electoral Bonds: Bank Employees Union Urges SC to Take ‘Appropriate Decision’ on SBI’s Plea for More Time
The BEFI also condemned the use of bank personnel for “narrow political interests”, citing instances of the ruling dispensation observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra etc.
Electoral bonds disclosure | Contempt plea moved against SBI for not disclosing details yet
Lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who appeared in the court on behalf of the NGO, said the SBI's plea is likely to be listed on March 11 and the contempt application should also be heard together
Contempt plea in SC against SBI's prayer for time extension to disclose electoral bonds' details
Contempt plea in SC against SBI's prayer for time extension to disclose electoral bonds' details An NGO moved a contempt plea in the Supreme Court on Thursday, challenging the State Bank of India's (SBI) application seeking an extension of time till June 30 to disclose the details of each electoral bond encashed by political parties.A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the submissions made by lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who…
Bar & Bench
Hindustan TimesElectoral Bonds: ADR moves Supreme Court for contempt of court action against SBI
SBI was directed to submit details of electoral bonds issued since April 12, 2019, to the Election Commission by March 6. However, it has filed an application before the top court for extension of the deadline.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
