ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS vs UNION OF INDIA CABINET SECRETARY

The Supreme Court addressed a Public Interest Litigation filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms challenging the constitutionality of several provisions of the Finance Act, 2017, and related amendments in various acts. The petitioners sought a declaration that these provisions were unconstitutional and requested a writ to prohibit political parties from accepting cash donations. The court acknowledged the significance of the issues raised and directed that the matter be tagged with related petitions for comprehensive consideration.