People'S Union For Civil Liberties & Anr vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court reaffirmed that democracy is a basic structure of the Constitution, emphasizing the necessity of free and fair elections as essential features. The Court held that the Election Commission has the authority under Article 324 to issue directions for ensuring transparency in elections, including the requirement for candidates to disclose their assets and any criminal cases against them. This judgment builds on previous rulings, including Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms, establishing that voters have the right to relevant information to make informed choices.