Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

Year 2024

Question:

In a landmark decision in Feb 2024, the Supreme Court ruled the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional, citing it as arbitrary and violative of __________ of the Constitution.

Options:

Article 14

Article 15

Article 16

Article 18

Correct Answer:

Article 14

Explanation:

In a landmark decision in Feb 2024, the Supreme Court ruled the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional, citing it as arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.The court held that the unlimited political funding by corporates is violative of the fundamental right to free and fair elections and therefore manifestly arbitrary under Article 14.