India's top court bans anonymous election funding scheme
India's Supreme Court has struck down a controversial scheme that allowed anonymous donations to political parties.
The court ruled that anonymous electoral bonds violate a citizen's right to information and are detrimental to the idea of free and fair polls.
Months ahead of a national election, the verdict is being seen as a major setback for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP, but opposition parties have welcomed the verdict.
Neha Poonia has more.
India's Supreme Court has struck down a controversial scheme that allowed anonymous donations to political parties.
The court ruled that anonymous electoral bonds violate a citizen's right to information and are detrimental to the idea of free and fair polls.
Months ahead of a national election, the verdict is being seen as a major setback for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP, but opposition parties have welcomed the verdict.
Neha Poonia has more.