The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Ridding elections of black money is ECI’s responsibility: Supreme Court
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Krishnadas Rajagopal
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The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the Election Commission of India bears the primary responsibility for eliminating black money from the electoral process. The court emphasized that illicit funds compromise the integrity of democracy and mandated stricter reporting protocols for seized assets during elections.
The Supreme Court observed in a judgment on Monday (August 17, 2026) that ridding the electoral process from the influence of black money is a responsibility of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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