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SC to hear plea against provision allowing anonymous cash donations below Rs 2,000
The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea challenging the Income Tax Act provision allowing political parties to accept anonymous cash donations below Rs 2,000. The petition seeks greater transparency in political funding and disclosure of donor details
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- Why it matters
- The case will determine whether anonymous donations of small amounts to political parties must be disclosed, directly affecting how transparent campaign funding becomes.
- Most affected
- Political parties — May face new requirements to disclose small anonymous donors.
Donors of amounts under Rs 2,000 — Could lose anonymity if the court rules against the current provision. - Likely next
- Whether the Supreme Court accepts the plea for full hearing and sets a date for arguments.