Supreme Court: ECI Must Remove Black Money From Elections
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times, New York Times
The Supreme Court of India ruled on Monday that the Election Commission of India bears the responsibility for eliminating the influence of black money in the electoral process. Justice Sanjay Karol, who authored the judgment, stated that the use of ill-gotten funds compromises the rule of law and the democratic essence of free choice. The court emphasized that voters' choices are no longer free when influenced by monetary gratification or misleading promises. It urged for the timely investigation and conclusion of criminal cases involving the recovery of black money during elections. The observation follows ongoing debates regarding the impact of undeclared funds on the integrity of the Indian electoral system.
Why it matters
The ruling places direct accountability on the ECI to ensure electoral integrity and may lead to stricter enforcement against illegal campaign financing.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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