Supreme Court to review challenge to anonymous cash donations under Rs 2,000
The Supreme Court will hear a petition on Monday contesting a tax provision that lets political parties accept anonymous cash gifts below Rs 2,000.
On Monday, the Supreme Court is scheduled to consider a petition challenging a provision of the Income Tax Act that allows political parties to take anonymous cash donations of less than Rs 2,000. The matter will be heard by a two-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. The filing seeks intervention by the Election Commission and the Central Board of Direct Taxes to scrutinize party funding practices.
A ruling against the provision could compel parties to disclose all contributors, tightening financial transparency in elections. The case reflects mounting concerns over the impact of undisclosed small-value cash gifts on the political process. No further details about the petitioners were disclosed.
Why it matters
A court decision could force Indian political parties to reveal all donors, increasing election financing transparency.
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