Supreme Court Bar Chief On Why Electoral Bonds Disclosure Is Not Ideal

AIBA Chairman Dr Adish Aggarwala who is also the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and former Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) stated that revealing the names of corporate donors and the amount of donations would render the corporates vulnerable for victimisation.

The All India Bar Association (AIBA) has written a letter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) requesting a suo motu review of the Judgment passed in electoral bonds scheme only qua issue of disclosure of identity of donors and their contributions.

AIBA Chairman Dr Adish Aggarwala who is also the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and former Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) stated that revealing the names of corporate donors and the amount of donations would render the corporates vulnerable for victimisation.

The possibility of them being singled out by those parties, that had received less or no contribution from them, and further harassment, cannot be ruled out if the names of corporate donors and their quantum of donation to various parties are revealed. This will be reneging on the promise given to them while accepting their voluntary donation.